Description
Position Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mainframe Tester to support the eGL Oracle Project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Mainframe testing within Agile environments, with hands-on experience in JCL, COBOL, and backend systems. This role involves both functional and technical testing of complex financial applications, with a focus on quality assurance and continuous improvement.
This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our client office (Downtown, Toronto) at a minimum 4 days per week – subject to change at any time.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Conduct end-to-end testing of Mainframe and PeopleSoft systems.
• Execute and validate batch jobs using JCL and COBOL.
• Analyze job logs, identify errors, and perform root cause analysis.
• Write and execute SQL queries for backend validation (Oracle and DB2).
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on system changes and impacted components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and project managers.
• Utilize test management tools such as JIRA and qTest for tracking and reporting.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Ensure testing aligns with business and regulatory requirements in the banking/finance domain.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Must-Have:
• 7+ years of Quality Engineering/Testing experience, with at least 3 years in Mainframe application testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with JCL, COBOL, TSO, ISPF, and batch job execution.
• Proficiency in SQL (select, joins, aggregate functions) and experience with Oracle and DB2 databases.
• Experience in Agile methodology and test management tools (JIRA, qTest).
• Ability to write comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Background in the Banking/Finance domain.
Nice-to-Have:
• Understanding of Python code and ability to validate it.
• Knowledge of Financial Business Rule Management Systems.
• Experience with test automation tools such as REXX, Robot Framework, Selenium, or LoadRunner.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft tools and HELIOS.
• Experience with Jenkins, Git, and QTest.
• Basic knowledge of UNIX/Linux commands and tools like PuTTY.
Skills:
- Delivery Management
- Detail-oriented
- Financial Services
- Mainframe
- SQLite
- Test Case / Script Development
- Test Design
- Waterfall Model
What you can expect from us:
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You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
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