Quality Assurance Engineer

H R PUNDITS INC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

H R PUNDITS INC is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer (SDET) specializing in mainframe technologies. This remote position requires extensive experience in mainframe and automation testing, as well as strong skills in Java, API development, and testing frameworks. Candidates should have a solid understanding of software testing principles and experience with tools like Selenium or Appium. The role involves leading testing activities, designing test strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure top-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in mainframe testing.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in automation testing.
• Strong proficiency in Java development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate testing activities across teams.
• Perform end-to-end testing of mainframe applications.
• Design and execute test cases and strategies.

Skills

Mainframe testing experience

Automation testing experience

Java development proficiency

API design and implementation

Test automation frameworks knowledge

Selenium or Appium experience

JUnit for test development

Service virtualization experience

Containerization tools (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes)

SQL knowledge

Elasticsearch and Kibana

Mainframe technologies (COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2)

Test management tools (JIRA, ALM)

Communication skills

Job description

Job Role: Senior Quality Engineer (SDET) with Mainframes Location: Remote Log Time Contractor

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in mainframe testing with hands‑on expertise
• 4+ years of experience in automation testing
• Strong proficiency in Java development
• Experience designing and implementing APIs and services
• Solid understanding of software testing principles and test automation frameworks
• Experience with Selenium or Appium for test automation
• Hands‑on experience with JUnit and test development
• Experience with service virtualization for API stubbing
• Knowledge of containerization tools such as Docker, OpenShift, and Kubernetes
• Strong SQL knowledge for data validation and analysis
• Experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana for data management
• Hands‑on experience with mainframe technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2
• Experience with test management tools such as JIRA or ALM
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate testing activities across teams
• Perform end‑to‑end testing of mainframe applications
• Design and execute test cases, scenarios, and test strategies
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks and test scripts
• Develop APIs and integrate tools to enhance testing capabilities
• Contribute to AI and ML based testing enhancements
• Track defects, perform root cause analysis, and ensure timely resolution
• Collaborate with developers, business teams, and stakeholders
• Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality and best practices

This is a remote position.