QA Analyst

Talentify; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify seeks a QA Analyst to perform end-to-end IV&V activities for ERIS across legacy IBM mainframe and Linux-based platforms, ensuring accuracy and reliability of revenue data for IRS enforcement. You will validate data transformations, plan and execute tests for January releases, and document results comprehensively.

Ideal candidates have strong SQL and SAP Data Services experience, COBOL/JCL knowledge, and hands-on system testing skills, with a focus on data quality and collaboration with

Qualifications

• BS degree and 5 years of overall experience (4 years in lieu)
• Ability to obtain public trust (U.S. Citizenship or Green Card)
• Experience with SQL and SAP Data Services ETL scripts
• Experience running data extracts in DB2
• Basic knowledge of COBOL
• Knowledge of JCL for data extraction/sorting
• Knowledge of IBM utilities such as SORT and IEBGENER
• Knowledge of FTP for data transfer
• Knowledge of Python
• Experience with MS Office 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Word, Access) for reports and documentation
• Hands-on system testing: writing test plans, data validation, executing tests, documenting results

Responsibilities

• Perform IV&V for ERIS across IBM mainframe and Linux environments
• Plan, execute and document testing for January release and updates
• Test transitions from mainframe to Linux/SAP Data Services
• Certify configurations and verify deployment
• Review statistics outputs for accuracy
• Investigate data transformations and anomalies
• Conduct post-production validation and review production stats
• Execute segmentation testing as needed
• Test ERIS reports and stored procedures in CDW
• Develop and execute system test plans and scripts
• Document defects and track through resolution
• Collaborate with developers, data engineers, DBAs and stakeholders

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

BS or higher in CS/IS

Tools

SAP Data Services

DB2

COBOL

JCL

IBM SORT / IEBGENER

FTP

Sybase IQ

Job description

Description

The QA Analyst will perform end-to-end IV&V activities for all across legacy mainframe and modernized Linux-based platforms. This role ensures that all programming changes, data transformations, and releases are thoroughly tested, validated, and documented, supporting a high degree of accuracy, integrity, and reliability for IRS enforcement revenue data.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform independent verification and validation (IV&V) of all ERIS programming modifications and enhancements across all platforms (IBM mainframe and Linux-based environments).
• Plan, execute, and document testing for each January software release and additional modifications throughout the year.
• Test software and processes as ERIS components are transitioned from the mainframe environment to the Linux/SAP Data Services environment.
• Certify software configurations and verify proper deployment of application components.
• Review and validate statistics outputs to ensure accuracy and consistency of system results.
• Conduct ad hoc investigations into data transformation and replication activities; analyze suspected data anomalies and recommend remediation actions.
• Perform post-production validation, including review of production statistics reports and verification of results for each production run.
• Execute segmentation testing as needed to confirm correct behavior for specific data segments or business populations.
• Test ERIS reports and stored procedures on the Compliance Data Warehouse (CDW) impacted by annual January changes and in-year programming changes.
• Develop and execute system test plans, test cases, and test scripts for data validation and functional verification.
• Document test results, defects, and issues clearly and comprehensively; track defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, data engineers, database administrators, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, understand changes, and validate outcomes.

Qualifications

Required:

• BS and 5 years of overall experience (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship or Green Card.
• Experience with SQL and SAP Data Services ETL scripts (Extract, Transform, Load).
• Experience running data extracts in DB2 (e.g., creating tables and extracting data).
• Basic knowledge of COBOL (ability to read and write simple COBOL programs).
• Knowledge of JCL (Job Control Language) for data extraction and sorting.
• Knowledge of IBM utilities such as SORT and IEBGENER.
• Knowledge of FTP for data transfer and file movement.
• Knowledge of Python (ability to read and understand code).
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications (Excel, SharePoint, Word, Access) to create reports, analyze data, and develop documentation.
• Hands-on experience performing system testing activities, including:
  • Writing system test plans
  • Developing data validation processes
  • Executing system test cases and/or scripts
  • Documenting system defects and test results

Desired:

• Experience with IRS, federal financial, or large-scale revenue/financial systems.
• Familiarity with Sybase IQ or similar columnar database technologies.
• Experience working on modernization or migration projects from mainframe to open systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, especially related to data quality and data transformation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.