Krasan Consulting Services · 16 hours ago
Senior Quality Assurance and Application Testing Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expKrasan Consulting Services is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance and Application Testing Specialist who will be responsible for managing all testing activities associated with system upgrade initiatives. The role requires strong analytical skills and technical expertise in mainframe testing to ensure the accuracy and compliance of upgraded components within the enterprise ecosystem.
Cloud ComputingConsultingInformation TechnologyIT ManagementManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Plan, design, and manage test cycles for complex mainframe-based system upgrades, ensuring complete coverage of functional, integration, regression, and performance testing
Develop comprehensive test strategies, test cases, and test scripts aligned with project requirements and technical specifications
Execute and validate testing activities across development, staging, and production environments to confirm successful system performance post-upgrade
Perform data validation and integrity checks across COBOL and JCL-driven batch processes, ensuring seamless migration and transformation of data within the TED and PE systems
Analyze and document test results, defects, and performance metrics, ensuring all issues are tracked, communicated, and resolved promptly
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and system architects to identify potential risk areas, clarify requirements, and validate defect resolutions
Leverage mainframe testing tools and utilities (e.g., IBM Rational, Micro Focus, JCL utilities) for execution, batch job verification, and regression testing
Ensure adherence to QA standards, federal compliance requirements, and documentation protocols across all testing phases
Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) by preparing scripts, assisting business users, and validating end-to-end functionality within upgraded systems
Contribute to process improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements to the test management framework, automation, and reporting mechanisms
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical acumen
Technical depth in mainframe testing
Thorough understanding of software quality assurance methodologies
Plan, design, and manage test cycles for complex mainframe-based system upgrades
Develop comprehensive test strategies, test cases, and test scripts aligned with project requirements and technical specifications
Execute and validate testing activities across development, staging, and production environments
Perform data validation and integrity checks across COBOL and JCL-driven batch processes
Analyze and document test results, defects, and performance metrics
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and system architects
Leverage mainframe testing tools and utilities (e.g., IBM Rational, Micro Focus, JCL utilities)
Ensure adherence to QA standards, federal compliance requirements, and documentation protocols
Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
Contribute to process improvement initiatives
Strong knowledge of mainframe systems, including COBOL, JCL, IMS DB/DC, and VSAM file structures
Proficiency in test planning, execution, and defect management within mainframe and legacy system environments
Experience in analyzing batch jobs, validating job dependencies, and reviewing JCL execution outputs
Familiarity with Informatica, SQL interface files, and data warehouse validation processes
Experience with federal and state compliance documentation in system testing and migration contexts
Exposure to test automation frameworks and reporting tools such as HP ALM, JIRA, or Micro Focus Quality Center
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
High attention to detail, with a proactive approach to identifying risks and defects
Strong organizational and coordination skills across multiple testing cycles
Excellent written and verbal communication for clear documentation and reporting
Commitment to continuous improvement and quality assurance best practices
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience in mainframe testing, QA management, or system validation roles
Prior experience with state or federal IT modernization projects involving mainframe-to-distributed integrations
Fundamental understanding of TED and PE system workflows, data structures, and business processes
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams
Company
Krasan Consulting Services
Krasan Consulting Services is a technology management consulting firm and solutions integrator.
51-200 employees
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