Mainframe Testing

Job Summary:

We are looking for a QA Engineer with 4–5 years of experience in both Mainframe testing and Tosca automation. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of test planning, execution, and automation in Mainframe environments, with hands-on expertise in using Tosca for end-to-end test automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute test cases for Mainframe applications.
• Use Tosca to automate test cases and build robust regression test suites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (BA, Dev, and Ops) to understand requirements and provide test coverage.
• Validate batch jobs, COBOL programs, JCLs, DB2 database interactions, and MQ messages.
• Perform data validation and ensure test completeness on mainframe systems.
• Analyse test results, log defects, and track them to closure using defect tracking tools like JIRA or ALM.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Required Skills:

• Mainframe Testing (COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, CICS, FileAid, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Tosca (Modules, Test Cases, Test Data Management, ExecutionLists).
• Strong understanding of test lifecycle, SDLC, and STLC.
• Experience with test management tools like HP ALM/QC, JIRA, Xray, or Zephyr.
• Knowledge of batch processing, file validation, and data reconciliation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.