Mainframe QA Tester

SPECTRAFORCE; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A Technology Solutions Provider located in Toronto is looking for a Mid-Senior level Mainframe QA Specialist. This role will require managing QA processes for mainframe applications in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in Mainframe QA, with strong knowledge in TSO / ISPF and JCL / DB2, particularly in the Banking sector. This position will involve collaboration with developmental teams and involves executing detailed test cases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Mainframe QA Experience required.
• Must have strong working knowledge of TSO / ISPF.
• Familiarity with DB2 essential for testing applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA processes for mainframe environments.
• Design and execute test cases for mainframe applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to report defects.

Skills

Mainframe QA Experience

Core Technical Skills: TSO / ISPF

JCL / DB2

VSAM & CICS

SDSF

Functional, Regression and SIT Testing

SDLC Knowledge

Waterfall Testing Methodologies

Test Case Design and Execution

HPALM, ServiceNow, and JIRA

Banking and Everyday Banking products Knowledge

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

Duration : 6+ Months to start (can extend up to 2 years)

Location : Toronto, ON (hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Mainframe QA Experience – 5+ years.
• Core Technical Skills : TSO / ISPF – strong working knowledge essential for navigating and managing mainframe environments
• JCL / DB2 – essential for understanding the testing mainframe applications
• VSAM & CICS – understanding of file systems and transaction processing
• SDSF – Monitoring job outputs and managing datasets
• Testing and QA Expertise : Strong grasp of functional, regression and SIT testing
• SDLC Knowledge
• Experience with Waterfall testing methodologies
• Test Case Design and Execution – ability to write and execute detailed test scenarios
• Working knowledge of HPALM, ServiceNow and JIRA
• Experience with mainframe system migration testing is an asset
• Soft Skills : Experience with providing identification and resolution of problems / issues
• Attention to Detail – catching subtle bugs in complex environments
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills
• Strong communication skills – collaborating and clear reporting of defects with DEV team
• Business / Domain Specific Knowledge : Experience with Banking and Everyday Banking products
• Ability to validate message formats used in financial transaction systems
• Experience with POS, ATM, e-Commerce, Credit Card, and Debit Card transaction processing is a strong asset
• Point of Sale and ATM Transactions – understanding of transaction flows, authorisation, settlement, and reconciliation processes
• Card Processing Systems – familiar with credit / debit card processing (EMV CHIP, MAG STRIPE, Tokenization and fraud detection)
• FIS Product Knowledge – experience with financial technology solutions such as A Connex, P Connex, FIS Payment One

Qualifications

• Senior / Experience level : Mid-Senior level
• Contract position
• Job function : Information Technology
• Industries : Banking and Investment Banking