- nd to end mainframe testing activities for COBOL based applications including test planning design execution and reporting
- Analyze business and technical requirements to define comprehensive test scenarios test cases and data requirements for mainframe systems
- Coordinate and oversee system integration regression and user acceptance testing for mainframe components
- Collaborate with development architecture and business teams to identify defects troubleshoot issues and drive timely resolutions
- Ensure test coverage for batch jobs online transactions file processing and database interactions in mainframe environments
- Implement and enforce testing standards best practices and quality metrics appropriate for 5 15 years of experience at a lead level
- Mentor and guide junior testers providing technical leadership in mainframe testing techniques and tools
- Participate in impact analysis for change requests and releases estimating testing effort and planning resources accordingly
- Prepare clear test reports defect metrics and status updates for stakeholders and management
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes including test optimization reusability and risk based testing approaches
- Primary skills Technology Functional Testing Mainframe testing
- Knowledge of more than one technology
- Basics of Architecture and Design fundamentals
- Knowledge of Testing tools
- Knowledge of agile methodologies
- Understanding of Project life cycle activities on development and maintenance projects
- Understanding of one or more Estimation methodologies Knowledge of Quality processes
- Basics of business domain to understand the business requirements
- Analytical abilities Strong Technical Skills Good communication skills
- Good understanding of the technology and domain
- Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of software quality assurance principles SOLID design principles and modelling methods
- Awareness of latest technologies and trends
- Excellent problem solving analytical and debugging skills
Technology->Functional Testing->Mainframe testing