Position: Test Lead - Functional Testing
Location: Alpharetta, GA or Berkeley Heights, NJ (5days onsite)
Contract
minimum 12 plus years experience
Visa: USC, Green Card, TN visa, EAD
Job description:
Job Overview
We are looking for a seasoned Mainframe Testing Support Analyst to provide end-to-end testing support across backend systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in mainframe environments and a proactive approach to resolving environment-related issues that impact client testing cycles.
Technical Skills Required
Mainframe Technologies: COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM
Online system: CICS (Optional)
Operating Systems: LINUX/AIX
Job Scheduling Tools: CA-7
Testing & Support: End-to-End Testing, Environment Management, File Transmission Monitoring
Key Responsibilities
Provide end-to-end testing support for backend systems, ensuring smooth integration and functionality across environments.
Monitor and support file transmissions, including performing replay and retransmission of files as needed to maintain data integrity.
Ensure all client service level agreements (SLAs) are met consistently during testing and support operations.
Work closely with QA, development, and infrastructure teams to maintain stable and reliable test environments.
Note: Upstream and downstream systems outside the defined workflow are out of scope for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong hands-on experience in mainframe batch and online systems.
Proven ability to manage and troubleshoot test environments and file transmission workflows.
Familiarity with CA-7 job scheduling, JCL debugging, and CICS transaction monitoring.
Excellent communication and coordination skills to work across cross-functional teams.
Experience in client-facing roles or production support is a plus.
