Summary: The Mainframe Testing Engineer role in Sheffield involves writing and automating test cases, developing test plans, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance testing processes. The position requires a strong background in mainframe testing, particularly with REXX and JCL, and emphasizes continuous improvement in testing methodologies. The role is contract-based for over six months and operates in a hybrid working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write manual test cases and develop automation covering each case
• Write test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures based on requirements and specifications provided
• Perform workflow analysis and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, product owner and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of test cases and test automation
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the testing process, uplifting it as per industry standards

Key Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mainframe testing
• Strong knowledge of coding with REXX and JCL language
• Ability to perform application testing of a closed source product
• Knowledge of test automation tools, methodologies, and standards
• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of Confluence and Jira
• Ability to maintain control over project responsibilities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of banking industry

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT