Mainframe Tester - JCL / COBOL

Job Title : Mainframe Tester

Location : Chennai, India

Experience : 3-5 Years

Employment Type : Full-time

About the Role :

We are looking for a Mainframe Tester with in-depth expertise in DB2, COBOL, and Mainframe batch processing. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, hands-on debugging experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment using tools like JIRA. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can ensure the stability, accuracy, and performance of complex enterprise-grade mainframe applications.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and execute functional, integration, and regression test cases for Mainframe-based applications.
• Analyze DB2 database structures, perform data validations, and verify SQL queries for accuracy and performance.
• Review and test COBOL programs, ensuring compliance with business logic and functional requirements.
• Debug Mainframe batch jobs, identify root causes of failures, and work closely with development teams for timely resolution.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test data for ongoing and new projects.
• Collaborate with business analysts and developers during requirement analysis to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Utilize Agile testing methodologies, actively participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Log and track defects using JIRA or similar defect management tools, ensuring accurate reporting and closure.

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(ref : hirist.tech)