Job Description:

Experience

- 10+ years in Software Testing
- Minimum 5+ years in Mainframe Testing
- At least 4+ years as Test Lead managing end-to-end testing engagements- Should be Recent
- Experience in Mainframe-to-Cloud (AWS) transformation programs preferred

Key Responsibilities

- Lead SIT, System Testing, Regression Testing, and UAT activities for Mainframe modernization initiatives.
- Define Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Scenarios, and Test Execution approach.
- Coordinate with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and Customer stakeholders.
- Manage test estimations, reporting, defect triage, and release sign-offs.
- Drive quality assurance across Mainframe and AWS-integrated applications.
- Mentor and guide testing teams across onsite/offshore locations.

Technical Skills

Mandatory

- Mainframe Testing
- COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS
- Batch and Online Testing
- File Validation and Data Reconciliation
- SQL and Database Testing
- Defect Management using JIRA / ALM




- Agile delivery methodology

Preferred

- AWS Cloud exposure
- AWS Workspaces / DynamoDB knowledge
- API Testing (Postman/SOAP UI)
- Automation Testing exposure (TOSCA, Selenium, UFT)
- CI/CD and DevOps testing practices

Domain Experience

- Banking, Payments, Insurance, or Financial Services preferred.

Key Competencies

- Stakeholder Management
- Test Governance & Reporting
- Risk & Defect Management
- Solid Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills

Nice-to-Have

- Experience in Mainframe to AWS migration/testing programs.
- Experience validating data migration and cloud-hosted replacements of legacy mainframe applications.

Location

Sydney

Job Function

TECHNOLOGY

Role

Lead

Job Id

421825

Desired Skills

COBOL | JCL

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