Mainframe Tester Jobs

Experience:
 Experience with Waterfall SDLC Methodology and Test Practices
 Experience with functional, e2e integration and regression test approach
 Experience working with cross-functional teams throughout the software development
lifecycle.
 Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with various stakeholders in a
dynamic, complex environment.
 Ability to document, troubleshoot problems and independently start investigation into
root cause of errors.
 Good understanding of defect management process and test techniques: black box, gray
box, smoke testing
 Good communication and documentation skills, fluency in English
 Business experience with testing financial applications (account open, financial stock
order/trading; bookkeeping; clearing, client statements; client files and reports)
Technical Skills:
 3270 Mainframe "green screen" testing (i.e. uses CICS screens), including executing
testcases online (via 3270) and preparing data for batch or API (in Datasets)
 Batch Jobs and JCL experience (ITOM for batch job review)
 Host ISPF for dataset view and manipulation (for Host files and reports, using
FileManager would be an asset). MQ experience would be an asset.
 Ability to create/execute compare jobs using JCL (DFSORT) and/or download to
workstation and use other tools.
 Database skills - DB2 SQL Queries; Knowledge of IMS FileManager would be an asset
to view IMS DB
 Nice to have - ability to review PL/I Code
Responsibilities:
 Manually execute test cases or use existing in-house developed tools as required, to input
data and analyze test results.
 Create logs, track, and document test progress, open problem records using Service Now
tool
 Report defects and errors to test management, development, and business teams.
 Confirm code under test meets business requirements and defined test exit criteria.
 Troubleshoot issues, participate in defect root cause analysis and resolution sessions with