Mainframe Test Manager

Galent; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a seasoned test manager to oversee Agile and waterfall projects related to banking. Key responsibilities include managing test planning, design, and execution while coordinating teams across different locations. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 years of experience, including exposure to Mainframe DB2 and Enterprise Cobol. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will engage with cross-functional teams across various banking applications.

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive work experience in software testing.
• Experience in Agile and waterfall project management.
• Experience in Middleware, Mainframe automation, and API testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage test planning, design, execution, and defect management.
• Coordinate onsite and offshore teams.
• Delivery management of vendor and internal teams.

Skills

Mainframe DB2

Mainframe Enterprise Cobol

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

ALM

Jira

Job description

• Test management of Agile and waterfall projects.
• Experience in Middleware -Mainframe/3270 systems (screen navigation & validation) & API integration testing
• Exposure in Automation Framework and bringing automation related solutions , Mainframe automation tools (e.g., terminal emulators, LeanFT)
• Stakeholder management including Business, Development, Project management, and Testing teams
• Test planning, design and execution monitoring, defect management, and test closure
• Delivery management of teams comprising various vendors and Bank FTEs
• Creating and maintaining tasks, artefacts, and deliverables on test/defect management tools like ALM, Jira
• Onsite/Offshore Coordination & management.
• Experience in banking projects across various LOBs like Retail, Cards, Mortgage, ETL., Experience in Core Banking Mainframe applications & Web UI based apps.
• Experience in managing test teams and processes in Agile projects.
• Education: Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, accompanied by seven years of progressive work experience.

Skills

Mandatory Skills: Mainframe DB2, Mainframe Enterprise Cobol