Mainframe QA Analyst – COBOLJCL Testing
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This is a remote position.
Mainframe QA Analyst COBOL/JCL Testing
| Project Identifier | SC |
| Client | South Carolina |
| Agency | State of South Carolina |
| Location | Remote (working EST time zone hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 1201 Main Street Suite 600 Columbia South Carolina USA 29201. No SC residency required. Candidate must reside in lower 48 states (Continental US) |
| Contract Duration | 12 Months |
| Interview Type | Virtual |
| Visa Requirements | The candidate will have to be on an Innosoft W2. At least 6 months of valid work authorization (Citizen GC EAD OPT-EAD H4-EAD) |
| Tentative Start Date | 11/21/2026 |
| Deadline | 10/29/2026 |
This position will provide Quality Assurance duties for MEDS MMIS MMRS and RMMIS systems projects. The Mainframe Quality Assurance team is a combination of information technology professionals and experienced consultants and we are seeking individuals who are highly productive very flexible and can work effectively in an environment where ambiguity is common. Team members are expected to contribute with minimal supervision and be self-motivated. The project demands individuals who are strong collaborators who want to make a positive contribution to the State of South Carolina and can understand top-level goals and objectives and drive toward them.
This project includes making federally and state mandated Changes for the Medicaid System of SC. This position will perform quality assurance (QA) and business interface testing (UA) requirements as well as support User Acceptance (UA) testing of software coding changes to Medicaid Systems Related data. Testing of changes will include testing with the users and external healthcare providers and trading partners as needed. This project requires interfacing with other agencies and other internal sub-systems.
This is a Quality Assurance Tester Position not a Programmer BA or Project Manager position.
Work collaboratively with Project Team to test coding changes.
Creation of test scenarios running of tests analysis of test results resolution of differences in actual and expected test results and working with SCDHHS to support User Acceptance testing.
Communicate effectively in both written and spoken communication.
Help with business process and technical documentation.
Work collaboratively with staff and other contracted staff.
Education and Certifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
ISTQB Certification Preferred
Required Skills:
4 years of experience with Mainframe
4 years of experience with MVS Cobol
4 years of experience with JCL
4 years of experience with Software Testing
4 years of experience with Creation of Test Scenarios
Preferred Skills:
SQL
Serena ChangeMan
Use of Excel as a testing tool
Additional Skills:
Effective Communication Skills (written and oral) Adaptability Flexibility Self-motivation Problem Solving Analytical Thinking Time Management Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment teamwork
Required Skills:
4 years of experience with Mainframe 4 years of experience with MVS Cobol 4 years of experience with JCL 4 years of experience with Software Testing 4 years of experience with Creation of Test Scenarios
Required Education:
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experienceISTQB Certification Preferred
