Mainframe Testing Engineer

Role : Mainframe Testing Engineer Location : Sheffield (Hybrid) UK Contract 6 Months Job Description Primary skills: QA Testing Automation, REXX, JCL, z/OS Nice to have: Basic understanding of Ansible, Basic understanding of Batch Scheduling software (IBM Z Workload Scheduler, CA7 Workload Automation, Control-M, ZEKE) Responsibilities: · Write manual test cases and develop automation covering each case · Write test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures based on requirements and specifications provided · Perform workflow analysis and recommend improvements · Collaborate with subject matter experts, product owner and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of test cases and test automation · Contribute to the continuous improvement of the testing process, uplifting it as per industry standards Requirements: · Minimum of 3 years of experience in mainframe testing · Strong knowledge of coding with REXX and JCL language · Ability to perform application testing of a closed source product · Knowledge of test automation tools, methodologies, and standards · Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills · Working knowledge of Confluence and Jira Nice to have: · Ability to maintain control over project responsibilities · Ability to work with minimal supervision · Knowledge of banking industry