Senior Mainframe Systems Test Analyst
Posted 3 days ago by 1756444566
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Senior Mainframe Systems Test Analyst will perform advanced systems analysis and software testing activities for multiple projects within the Information Technology department. This role involves analyzing business requirements, developing software specifications, and coordinating with project teams to ensure effective testing and defect resolution. The position requires collaboration in a remote environment and includes additional duties as assigned to maintain operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee multiple projects concurrently as a systems analyst.
- Perform software test activities for all phases of software development.
- Analyze business requirements and develop software specifications.
- Review, analyze, and develop test plans and scenarios based on requirements.
- Monitor and perform system testing and facilitate user acceptance testing.
- Coordinate with IT and business teams to document software defects.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned to maintain operations.
Key Skills:
- 8 Years of experience in gathering and analyzing business requirements.
- 8 Years of experience documenting detailed requirements for IT solutions.
- 8 Years of experience with documentation techniques including User Stories and Use Cases.
- 8 Years of experience creating test plans and documenting Requirements Traceability Matrix.
- 8 Years of experience testing mainframe and/or web-based applications.
- 8 Years of demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders and development teams.
- 8 Years of experience executing test plans and facilitating user acceptance testing.
- 8 Years of experience identifying and documenting software defects.
- 8 Years of experience writing and executing SQL statements.
- 8 Years of thorough knowledge of software development life cycle methodologies.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Role: Senior Mainframe Systems Test Analyst
Duration: 12Months (3 Years Extension)
Location: Austin, TX (100% Remote)
Primary Skills: Mainframe, Systems Analyst, Business Analysis, SQL and User Stories
Summary:
Perform advanced systems analyst work as a member of Information Technology, overseeing one or more projects concurrently. Perform software test activities for all test phases of a software development project. Analyze business requirements and develop software specifications. Review, analyze, evaluate, and develop test plans and scenarios based on business and system requirements to ensure traceability; monitor and perform system testing; and facilitate user acceptance testing. Coordinate with IT and business project teams to identify and document software defects and works with developers to coordinate defect solutions. Work is accomplished in a highly collaborative environment. Perform other duties as assigned to maintain operations.
Minimum Requirements (8 Years):
- 8 Years of Experience in gathering and analyzing business requirements and develop software specifications,
- 8 Years of Experience documenting detailed requirements for information technology solutions that will meet program and user needs
- 8 Years of Experience in various documentation techniques including User Stories, Use Cases
- 8 Years of Experience in creating test plans, complex test scenarios, test cases planned in cooperation with business and technical groups and documenting Requirements Traceability Matrix
- 8 Years of Experience with testing mainframe and/or web-based applications
- 8 Years of Demonstrated ability in working with stakeholders and development team; experience facilitating productive meetings to formulate business requirements and communicate stakeholder needs to technical staff
- 8 Years of Experience executing test plans, assisting team members in performing and completing test activities; coordinate, monitor, and perform testing, and facilitate user acceptance testing
- 8 Years of Experience identifying, analyzing and documenting software defects; assists developers in analyzing and resolving defects
- 8 Years of Experience writing and executing simple SQL statements to verify test results
- 8 Years of Thorough knowledge of software development life cycle methodologies
Preferred:
- 8 Years of Experience working as a Test Lead for an IT implementation project
- 8 Years of Experience presenting to program and IT management, project Sponsors, and executive leadership