PALNAR · 1 day ago
Mainframe Tester
Merrimack, NH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelPALNAR is seeking a Mainframe Tester who will be responsible for manual and functional testing with some automation experience. The role requires expertise in various testing frameworks and technologies, and the candidate will work in a hybrid environment in Merrimack, NH.
ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Hiring Manager
Shashank Srivastava
Responsibilities
They are looking for someone with a typical QA engineering background, primarily manual and functional testing, with some automation experience (ability to automate CICS screens)
Experience with VSAM files + CICS kick screens + DB2 querying is required
Self-driven person, capable of independently understanding acceptance criteria
The role will provide access to the team’s GitHub Copilot to assist with writing automation code, with plans to expand to Microsoft Copilot for test coverage
Automation experience with Java + Cucumber BDD is required
Good understanding of Cobol to help run JCL files required
The team is starting to get involved in IOM doing some automation
Experience in Financial Services domain, preferably mutual funds, stocks, managed accounts
Experience working upon virtual databases like Delphix, or data mockup tools like Wire Mock
Worked on Cloud based services - Azure, AWS
Aptitude and Communication skills
Experience of test automation development using Java or similar language
Experience in testing distributed applications at multiple layers of the technology stack
Proven Expertise on standard test automation frameworks - Cucumber, Java, Rest services
Expertise on Data validation and processes - SQL, DB2, Oracle
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environment, using tools like JIRA, XRAY. Solid familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes
DevOps, CI/CD processes - Maven, Git/GitHub, Jenkins, Sonar
Knowledge on SDLC including coding standards, code reviews, source code management, build processes
Cobalt language understanding
VSAM files
Batch process
IOM (Input/Output Modules)
Practical experience working with both functional and regression testing including test automation within an agile environment
Ability to quickly learn, adapt and thrive to meet the needs of a fast paced, changing environment
Interpret business requirements and crystallize stories and acceptance criteria for implementation
Identify risks and develop contingency plans in anticipation of test automation issues
Have the proven ability to work independently as part of an Agile Sprint, Kanban team/squads
Proven understanding of the software development process including planning, analysis, design, coding, system and user testing, and problem resolution
Use and improve upon an existing automation framework
Qualification
Required
They are looking for someone with a typical QA engineering background, primarily manual and functional testing, with some automation experience (ability to automate CICS screens)
Experience with VSAM files + CICS kick screens + DB2 querying is required
Self-driven person, capable of independently understanding acceptance criteria
The role will provide access to the team's GitHub Copilot to assist with writing automation code, with plans to expand to Microsoft Copilot for test coverage
Automation experience with Java + Cucumber BDD is required
Good understanding of Cobol to help run JCL files required
The team is starting to get involved in IOM doing some automation
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required
Experience of test automation development using Java or similar language
Experience in testing distributed applications at multiple layers of the technology stack
Proven Expertise on standard test automation frameworks - Cucumber, Java, Rest services
Expertise on Data validation and processes - SQL, DB2, Oracle
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environment, using tools like JIRA, XRAY. Solid familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes
DevOps, CI/CD processes - Maven, Git/GitHub, Jenkins, Sonar
Knowledge on SDLC including coding standards, code reviews, source code management, build processes
Cobalt language understanding
VSAM files
Batch process
IOM (Input/Output Modules)
Practical experience working with both functional and regression testing including test automation within an agile environment
Ability to quickly learn, adapt and thrive to meet the needs of a fast paced, changing environment
Interpret business requirements and crystallize stories and acceptance criteria for implementation
Identify risks and develop contingency plans in anticipation of test automation issues
Have the proven ability to work independently as part of an Agile Sprint, Kanban team/squads
Proven understanding of the software development process including planning, analysis, design, coding, system and user testing, and problem resolution
Use and improve upon an existing automation framework
Preferred
Experience in Financial Services domain, preferably mutual funds, stocks, managed accounts
Experience working upon virtual databases like Delphix, or data mockup tools like Wire Mock
Worked on Cloud based services - Azure, AWS
Aptitude and Communication skills
Company
PALNAR
Palnar is a software development and consulting company.
Founded in 1997
501-1000 employees
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