Quality Assurance Analyst (Mainframe Testing) Position Available In Montgomery, Alabama

Quality Assurance Analyst (Mainframe Testing) AgreeYa Solutions Montgomery, AL 36104 Would you like to work for a software solutions company that has grown in triple digits in the last 5 years? If you answered Yes, then we need to talk…. We are looking for an Quality Assurance Analyst (Mainframe Testing) who be part of a close-knit, high performing team. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are valued and respected. This position offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package

Job Title :

: Quality Assurance Analyst (Mainframe Testing)

Job Type :

: IT01

Job Location :

: Montgomery, AL (Onsite)

Position Description :

: We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance/Quality Control Analyst who has experience in testing large scale software solutions to work on projects of moderate to high complexity for the system. The incumbent will work with multiple development environments and may work on multiple programs/systems as a project team member. They will be expected to become a subject matter expert for the system.

The selected Analyst will:

Perform manual testing of applications, create and maintain test data, and document test results to ensure that changes to systems accurately meet technical and functional requirements. Review methodology documentation for accuracy, completeness and quality so that new systems and changes to existing systems are completed accurately and in accordance with defined standards. Design, develop, and document test plans and test scripts so that accurate test documentation exists for all assigned applications. Work closely with all levels of Vendor and Partner Agency staff to share information and provide support so that system integrity is maintained, risk factors to applications are addressed, and users are able to perform their testing activities in a controlled test environment. Provide and model positive, professional, and courteous customer service to employees, other agencies, vendors, contractors, and the general public by sharing job knowledge and responding to requests for information/service in a timely, efficient, competent manner so that issues are resolved according to prescribed timeframes and specifications. Skills Required Manual testing of mainframe applications Test Design and Development Test Management Test Results Analysis Test Reporting Requirements Analysis Defect Management Root Cause Analysis Configuration Management z/OS on IBM 3270 or 3290 Mainframe

ISPF CICS JCL SQL COBOL MS

Office Teamwork and Collaboration Critical Thinking Ability to coach others Oral and written communication in English Skills Preferred CA-7 Tictoc Experience Required 5+ years of experience testing large, complex mainframe applications 5+ years of experience testing projects developed using waterfall methodology 5+ years of experience analyzing Functional and Technical Requirements 5+ years of experience participating in code and design walkthroughs 5+ years of experience with Test Management 5+ years of experience analyzing requirements and design documents to design, create, and implement Test Plans, Test Strategies, and Test Scripts 5+ years of experience reading code to understand processing and data structures 5+ years of experience partnering with technical team members and other project stakeholders to develop Test Cases, Test Scripts and Test Scenarios 5+ years of experience analyzing test results 5+ years of experience creating and maintaining test documentation and test reports 5+ years of experience with defect reporting, triage, and tracking 5+ years of experience using ISPF to access datasets, jobs and databases 5+ years of experience using CICS to navigate applications 5+ years of experience creating, modifying, and managing datasets 5+ years of experience creating, modifying, and executing JCL 5+ years of experience with writing, debugging, and executing SQL 5+ years of experience following formal Configuration Management procedures Experience Preferred Experience testing projects developed using agile methodology Education Required Bachelor’s degree or higher with a minimum of 5 years of experience in testing mainframe applications. (Or) High School diploma or GED with a minimum of 8 years of experience in testing mainframe applications. Education Preferred Bachelor’s degree or higher in Quality Management, Information Technology, or Computer Science Additional Information No telecommuting or work from home is allowed Candidate will not receive any travel expense reimbursement Candidate must be available for an interview either in person (preferred) or via Skype if in-person interview is not practical This is projected to be a long-term contract, with potential renewal every fiscal year.

About AgreeYa:

AgreeYa is a global systems integrator delivering a competitive advantage for its customers through software, solutions, and services. Established in 1999, AgreeYa is headquartered in Folsom, California, with a global footprint and a team of more than 1,800+ professionals across offices. AgreeYa works with 550+ organizations ranging from Fortune 100 firms to small and large businesses across industries such as Telecom, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Healthcare, Utility & Energy, Technology, Public Sector, Pharma & Biotech, Retail, CPG, and others. Please visit us at www.agreeya.com for more information.

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$45.00 – $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Are you comfortable to work on W2? Apply if you are residing in AL? Do you have experience testing large, complex mainframe applications experience testing projects developed using waterfall methodology ? experience with Test Management ? experience analyzing requirements and design documents to design, create, and implement Test Plans, Test Strategies, and Test Scripts ? experience using ISPF to access datasets, jobs and database?

Work Location:

In person