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ALM / Quality Center (QC), IBM Rational Suite (ClearCase, ClearQuest)
Manual and automated testing tools; HP QuickTest Pro (QTP); data/test-data tooling
Top 3 responsibilities
Develop and maintain formal test cases from business requirements and technical specs; execute test scripts and document results; log defects in ALM/QC and coordinate retests
Test integration of mainframe with other systems across multiple environments; perform data mining to ensure proper test population; report milestones and risks
Collaborate with Project Manager, BAs, Developers; conduct peer reviews; work with automation team on debugging scripts; prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Must-have skills
5+ years hands-on mainframe testing
Hands-on COBOL/IMS/DB2/JCL/PROCS/CTLCARDS
Experience with RMDS/XPEDITER/File-Aid for IMS/DB2
Strong STLC understanding; manual functional testing; test case design and execution
Proficiency with ALM/QC; IBM Rational Suite
Back-end SQL/DB2 and Oracle queries for data setup and verification
Excellent verbal and written communication
Nice-to-haves
Experience with enterprise-wide, large-scale implementations
Automated testing experience (QTP or similar) and automation collaboration
Ability to work independently across multiple projects; strong organizat
Job Title: Sr. Mainframe System Integration Tester
Location: 5, Manhattan West, New York, NY
Duration: 12+ Months
Years of Experience: 8+ Years
Required Hours/Week: 40 Hours/Week
Notes: LOCALS HIGHLY PREFERRED. Nearby only if they are ready for F2F
Job Overview
The candidate will support ongoing system enhancements of the HR, Benefits, Pension and Payroll functions.
Under the direction of the Testing Manager, the system Tester shall have the primary responsibility of ensuring the quality of the software and any associated custom development to meet the City’s functional and technical requirements and enable Client to operate and maintain the software application in a cost-effective manner after the implementation.
The Candidate will be responsible for data analysis, review of functional requirements and technical designs to create robust test cases, execution and documenting test results, reporting issues, re-testing fixes. The Candidate will work on testing integration of mainframe with other systems, customizations, upgrades and patches across multiple environments.
This candidate will work closely with the Project Manager, Business Analysts, Developers, and key business partners to test, and implement product initiatives to support systems.
This Candidate also needs to have the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain formal test cases for specific releases based on the business requirements and technical specifications.
Execute test scripts/cases for releases or on-going maintenance and record test results in ALM / Quality Center (QC); Report defects in ALM / Quality Center (QC), provide development team with necessary defect documentation, re-test fixes and record results.
Perform data mining to ensure proper test population coverage for test cases. Assume responsibility for timely test cases completion to achieve targeted system cycles dates.
Mainframe TestingCOBOLIMSDB2JCLPROCSCTLCARDSRMDSXPEDITERFile-AidOracleData AnalysisTest Case CreationALM / Quality Center (QC)Manual Functional TestingHP Quick Test Pro (QTP)multi-location
Timely reporting of all critical milestones and slipping deadlines to the Testing Lead.
Work on multiple projects and ability to shift the effort based on the timelines established.
Conducting peer reviews prior to test execution (i.e, proper test cases coverage, test cases documented appropriately); Working with developers and system analysts on resolving any open questions while working on test cases preparation.
Working with automation team on debugging automation scripts.
Required Skills and Experience
5 + years of hands-on experience in Testing Mainframe applications.
5 + years of hands-on experience in COBOL/IMS/DB2/ JCL/PROCS/CTLCARDS
Experience in RMDS/XPEDITER/File-Aid for IMS/DB2
Extensive experience with Oracle and DB2database.
Strong understanding of standard STLC methodologies, ability to understand and transform business requirements and technical designs into the test cases.
Extensive experience in Manual Functional Testing such as creating test plan, building and executing manual test scripts.
Experience using ALM / Quality Center (QC) for creating, executing test cases and tracking defects.
Experience using IBM Rational Suite (Clear Case, Clear Quest etc.)
QA experience using manual and automated testing tools and processes to perform functional, regression and performance testing.
Proficiency running back-end/database queries for data set-up and verification (DB2 and Oracle)
Experience in developing and maintaining automated HP Quick Test Pro (QTP) scripts using Keyword Driven Framework and Descriptive programming is a plus.
Preferred Skills and Experience: Experience working with an enterprise wide, large-scale implementation.
Excellent Communications skills (Oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
