Role & seniority: Lead Mainframe Tester (senior-level, customer-facing leadership)

Stack/tools: Mainframe: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, File-Aid, Abend-Aid, CA7/Control-M; QA tools: HP-ALM, JIRA, qTest; Banking apps: Hogan, ALS, CACS, ACAPS

Top 3 responsibilities

Lead end-to-end testing for Hogan, ALS, CACS, and ACAPS; define test strategy and plans
Manage test execution, defect tracking/closure, and ensure traceability to requirements; coordinate with onsite/offshore teams
Provide UAT support, facilitate defect triage, report status to stakeholders, and mentor junior testers

Must-have skills

Strong hands-on mainframe testing experience (COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM)
Deep banking domain knowledge (Hogan, ALS, CACS, ACAPS)
Experience in test strategy/planning, estimation, team coordination; defect/test management tools; STLC/SDLC/Agile; excellent stakeholder management

Nice-to-haves

Experience driving process improvements; involvement in test automation or modernization for mainframe testing
Ability to influence and build team capability in domain/technical skills
Location & work type: Memphis, TN; 5 days onsite

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Full Description

Title: Lead Mainframe Tester

Location: Memphis, TN (All 5 days onsite)

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Mainframe Tester with strong expertise in Hogan, ALS, CACS, and ACAPS banking applications. The ideal candidate will have deep testing knowledge in core banking systems and proven leadership skills to coordinate with customers, business stakeholders, and internal teams. This role involves overseeing testing activities, driving quality, and ensuring smooth delivery of critical banking projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end testing activities for Hogan, ALS （Automated Lending System）, CACS （Customer Account Control System）, and ACAPS （Automated Credit Application Processing System） applications.
Collaborate closely with customers, business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and define test strategies.
Translate business and functional requirements into comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and test cases.
Manage test execution, defect tracking, and closure while ensuring traceability to business requirements.
Review test deliverables prepared by the team and ensure adherence to QA processes and standards.
Coordinate with onsite/offshore teams and act as a single point of contact for testing deliverables.
Ensure proper resource planning, workload distribution, and status reporting to project stakeholders.
Provide UAT support, guide defect triage calls, and facilitate smooth releases.
Identify process improvements and contribute to test automation or modernization initiatives in mainframe testing.
Mentor junior testers and build team capability in domain and technical skills.

Required Skills

Strong hands-on experience in Mainframe Testing (COBOL, JCL, CICS,DB2, VSAM, File-Aid, Abend-Aid,CA7/Control-M).

In-depth banking domain knowledge, especially in

Hogan – Deposits and core banking modules.
ALS – Loan servicing and processing.
CACS – Collections and account management.
ACAPS – Credit card application processing.
Experience in test strategy, test planning, estimation, and team coordination.
Proficiency in defect management and test management tools (e.g., HP-ALM, JIRA, qTest).
Strong understanding of STLC, SDLC, Agile methodology, and QA governance.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work in customer-facing roles and manage delivery expectations.