Mainframe Tester

Title: Mainframe Tester Location: Cincinnati, OH (Onsite) Position: Contract

JD:
The Quality Engineer Mainframe ensures the quality of batch and online CICS mainframe applications by designing executing and automating robust tests across COBOL JCL DB2 and VSAM components
The role involves preparing test scenarios and data executing test cases validating databases and files and logging defects
The engineer analyzes abends from JES spool debugs using mainframe tools and reviews COBOLDB2 code when needed
Collaboration with developers and leads is key to assess risks report daily progress and deliver on time with hands-on use of tools such as FileAidFile Manager SPUFI and Endevor

Required Qualifications:
Hands-on mainframe testing experience across CICS COBOL JCL DB2 VSAM
Proficiency with tools File Aid File Manager Xpediter Endevor SPUFI
Ability to customize and run JCLs for the test environment using production JCLs DB2 database testing and SQL querying skills
Experience analyzing abends from JES spool and using debugging tools
Ability to analyze COBOL and DB2 code as needed
Strong experience with HP Quality Center ALM and Jira for test management and defect tracking
Knowledge of testing methodologies techniques phases and best practices
Excellent communication organization collaboration and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities:
Analyze requirements and technical design documents to derive test scenarios and detailed test cases
Prepare and maintain test data using tools eg File Aid File Manager SPUFI
Customize and execute JCLs to run batch jobs and validate outcomes
Execute functional integration and regression tests for CICS online and batch components
Perform DB2 testing with SQL validation verify VSAM files and datasets
Investigate and analyze abends from JES spool debug using tools such as Xpediter
Review and understand COBOLDB2 code to trace logic and root cause defects
Log and track defects using Quality Center support triage and retesting
Identify and escalate risks and issues to leads managers promptly
Provide daily status progress reports and actively participate in project calls and meetings