Mainframe Developer QA - 2 days onsite

Overview

Hybrid
$55 - $60
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

COBOL
Automated Testing
Legacy Systems
JCL
Test Plans
Test Cases
UFT
Mainframe QA
Micro Focus
Mainframe
OpenText

Job Details

Role: Mainframe Developer QA Testing Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid 2 days onsite) Duration: 6+ months


Overview: We are looking for a highly specialized Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in mainframe testing and UFT automation. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with government clients, a deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, and proficiency in tools like Azure DevOps. This role requires hands-on experience with testing legacy systems, modern .NET/Angular-based applications, and working across globally distributed teams.
Mainframe, batch job testing, JCL processing, and documentation , along with experience in Jira/ADO and excellent attention to detail - MUST .

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Micro Focus UFT, OpenText, and Postman
  • Execute mainframe testing, including validation of COBOL-based, CICS, and batch job applications
  • Collaborate with development teams across the U.S., the Netherlands, and the Philippines
  • Participate in test planning, execution, and reporting aligned with Agile practices
  • Document test plans, test cases, and detailed defect logs
  • Work closely with DevOps to integrate testing into the CI/CD process using Azure DevOps
  • Report progress through JIRA, ensuring traceability of requirements and defects
  • Attend regular meetings and be available onsite at least one day per week (Wednesdays)


Required Skills:

  • 8+ years of experience in test automation
  • Strong hands-on experience with UFT (Micro Focus)
  • Mainframe testing experience (COBOL, CICS, Batch Jobs)
  • Experience testing .NET and Java-based applications
  • Experience with Postman, OpenText
  • Working knowledge of CI/CD processes, especially Azure DevOps
  • Experience working with government or public sector clients
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong documentation and reporting experience using Excel and JIRA


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in migrating applications from Blazor to Angular
  • Background in large-scale tax or financial systems testing
  • Comfortable working in globally distributed teams across time zones
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