Mainframe Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Job Title: Mainframe SDET - W2 only - we can provide sponsorship as well.

Duration: Long Term

Location: Merrimack, NH - Hybrid - 2 weeks in a month onsite

Must Have Skills:

• Proven Expertise on standard test automation frameworks
• Cucumber, Java, Rest services. - Expertise on Data validation and processes
• SQL, DB2, Oracle.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environment, using tools like JIRA, XRAY.
• Solid familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes.
• DevOps, CI/CD processes
• Maven, Git/GitHub, Jenkins, Sonar.
• Knowledge on SDLC including coding standards, code reviews, source code management, build processes.
• Cobol language understanding - VSAM files
• Batch process - IOM (Input/Output Modules)
• -Experience on Mainframe based systems

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, your main duties will involve:

• Crafting and upkeeping test automation frameworks with Java or comparable languages.
• Testing distributed applications at multiple layers of the technology stack.
• Ensuring data validation and processes using SQL, DB2, and Oracle.
• Deploying DevOps and CI/CD methodologies with the help of Maven, Git/GitHub, Jenkins, and Sonar.
• Collaborating in Agile/Scrum environments, applying tools like JIRA and XRAY.
• Understanding and enhancing the software development life cycle (SDLC), encompassing coding standards, code evaluations, and source code administration.
• Working with virtual databases like Delphix or data mockup tools like Wire Mock.
• Engaging with cloud-based services such as Azure and AWS.
• Conducting functional and regression testing, incorporating test automation in an agile environment.
• Interpreting business requirements to build clear stories and acceptance criteria for implementation.
• Identifying risks and developing contingency plans for test automation issues.
• Working independently within Agile Sprint or Kanban teams to deliver high-quality results.

Required Expertise and Skills

To be successful in this role, you should bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• More than 5 years of experience in Java or a similar language, focusing on test automation development.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common test automation frameworks such as Cucumber and Rest services.
• Familiarity with tools and concepts like SQL, DB2, Oracle, JIRA, XRAY, Maven, Git/GitHub, Jenkins, Sonar, and cloud-based services.
• Familiarity with financial services, particularly mutual funds, stocks, and managed accounts.
• Hands-on experience with both functional and regression testing in an agile setting.
• The ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Familiarity with SDLC, coding norms, code evaluations, source code control, and build procedures.
• Understanding of Cobalt language, VSAM files, batch processes, and IOM (Input/Output Modules).