Role Name: Mainframe Test Engineer

Location: Cincinnati, OH(Onsite)

Duration:6+ Months

JOB DESCRIPTION:

"Mainframe Test Engineer 4

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

Handson mainframe testing experience across CICS COBOL JCL DB2 VSAM

Proficiency with tools FileAidFile 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 FileAidFile 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 rootcause 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"