Mainframe Test Lead

Position: Test Lead - Functional Testing

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

Contract

minimum 12 plus years experience

Visa: USC, Green Card, TN visa, EAD

Job description

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.

Technical Skills Required

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

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.