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Kforce Inc · 1 day ago

IBM Z Test Data Specialist

Evansville, IN

Contract

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Mid Level

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Responsibilities

Test Data Generation: Creating and managing realistic test data for application testing on mainframes, often ensuring it is anonymized to meet compliance regulations

Data Validation: Ensuring that the data being used in tests accurately reflects real-world scenarios and that the system functions correctly with the given test data

JCL Scripting: Writing, modifying, and troubleshooting JCL scripts to manage batch processes, such as test data creation, running COBOL programs, or handling I/O operations

Support COBOL Testing: Assisting with COBOL application testing by providing relevant test data, reviewing COBOL code logic, and ensuring correct outputs during testing

Mainframe Environment Maintenance: Maintaining mainframe environments for testing, including managing datasets, job schedules, and resource allocation

Data Anonymization: Implementing strategies to anonymize production data to protect sensitive information when used in testing environments

Qualification

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IBM Z/z/OSJCL scriptingCOBOL programmingData managementIBM DB2IMSTesting frameworks

Required

Strong experience with IBM Z/z/OS

Advanced JCL skills for job scripting and automation

COBOL programming knowledge to understand application logic and assist in testing

Data management experience including data validation, generation, and anonymization techniques

Experience with mainframe tools such as IBM DB2, IMS, or other data management systems on the IBM Z platform

Knowledge of testing frameworks for mainframe applications, such as regression testing, functional testing, and performance testing

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life, disability & ADD insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Company

Kforce Inc

Glassdoor

3.8

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology and other professional staffing services.

Founded in 1962

Tampa, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.kforce.com/

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