Mainframe Testing Consultant || Alpharetta, GA or Berkeley Heights, NJ (5days onsite)

AppLab Systems, Inc; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AppLab Systems, Inc is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Testing Consultant to provide end-to-end testing support across backend systems. The role focuses on mainframe batch and online environments, with emphasis on CA-7, JCL, CICS monitoring, and file transmission workflows.

The candidate will monitor and troubleshoot E2E batch flows, handle file replays, ensure client SLAs, and coordinate across QA, development, and infrastructure teams.

Qualifications

• Seasoned testing lead with mainframe experience.
• Experience in end-to-end testing across backend systems.
• Strong knowledge of batch and online mainframe environments.
• Familiarity with file transmission workflows and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end testing support for backend systems.
• Monitor and support file transmissions, including replay/retransmission of files.
• Ensure SLAs are met during testing and support operations.
• Collaborate with QA, development, and infrastructure teams to maintain test environments.
• Upstream/downstream systems outside the workflow are out of scope.

Skills

Test Lead

Functional Testing

Mainframe Technologies

CA-7

CICS

Linux/AIX

Tools

COBOL

JCL

DB2

VSAM

CICS

CA-7

Job description

Please do have a look at the JD and let me know if you are interested in the below role.

Title: Mainframe Testing Consultant

Location: Alpharetta, GA or Berkeley Heights, NJ (5days onsite)

Mode : Contract || Long Term

Required Skills

Test Lead - Functional Testing

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

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.

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.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Role requires mainframe platform batch and CICS with DB2 processing and front-end support engaging with development to resolve E2E environment related issues impacting client testing cycles.
• Monitor E2E batch flow to ensure batch streams are processing on time, identify issues that require corrective action and follow up for resolution.
• Serve as an escalation point for client issues related to the E2E environment.
• Analyze documentation supporting changes in a complex E2E environment.
• Responsible for performing root cause analysis, first level investigation, escalation and resolution of batch job failures in a timely manner.
• Ensure E2E client service level agreements are attained
  • Troubleshoot and restore service to batch processing on mainframe using industry accepted techniques and procedures.
  • Implement appropriate corrective actions to eliminate recurring batch job failures, coordinating, monitoring, approving change related activities, performing training and coaching for less experienced team members, update procedures as changes occur and deficiencies are identified.
• Monitor and support transmissions, replay/retransmit files as needed
• Able to initiate bridge calls when multiple application and support teams require direct communication between each other to resolve problems.
• Capable of promoting Incidents to Incident Management for a severe issue where production is impacted.

Ability to page out Application Teams for batch issues/abends and page additional Application Teams/additional resources when needed.