Mainframe Test Engineer with Tosca

Job Title: Mainframe Test Engineer / QA Analyst (Tosca)

Location: Omaha NE (5 Days Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Mainframe Tester with hands-on experience in Tricentis Tosca to join our Quality Assurance team. You will design develop and execute automated and manual test cases for mainframe-based applications ensuring reliability performance and compliance with business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design develop and maintain automated test scripts using Tricentis Tosca for mainframe (CICS IMS batch) and integrated applications.

Execute functional regression integration and end-to-end testing on mainframe systems (z/OS DB2 COBOL JCL).

Analyze requirements and technical specifications to create comprehensive test plans test cases and traceability matrices.

Collaborate with developers business analysts and stakeholders to identify defects and ensure timely resolution.

Validate batch jobs file transfers and database updates; verify JCL execution and ABEND handling.

Maintain test data environments and documentation in accordance with QA standards.

Report defects using tools such as Jira ALM or ServiceNow; track issues through resolution.

Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives.

Continuously improve test coverage automation efficiency and testing processes.

Required Qualifications

5 years of experience in mainframe testing (COBOL CICS JCL DB2 VSAM).

2 years of hands-on experience with Tricentis Tosca including module creation test case design and execution.

Strong understanding of mainframe architecture batch processing and online transaction systems.

Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries for test validation.

Experience with defect tracking and test management tools (Jira HP ALM qTest etc.).

Familiarity with SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).