Heitmeyer Consulting · 6 days ago
Manual QA Tester
Heitmeyer Consulting is seeking a Manual QA Tester to join their Mainframe Engineering team and support major project initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience testing mainframe applications and will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
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Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and maintain detailed manual test cases and test scripts for mainframe-based solutions
Validate functionality across COBOL, DB2, CICS, and JCL components in batch and online environments
Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing to ensure high-quality deliverables
Analyze requirements, stories, and acceptance criteria to ensure adequate test coverage
Document defects clearly and work closely with engineering teams to support root-cause analysis and retesting
Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, refinement, daily standups, and retrospectives
Collaborate with product owners, developers, and business partners to clarify requirements and testing scope
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of hands-on experience as a Manual QA Tester within enterprise or mainframe environments
Working knowledge of COBOL (ability to interpret program flow for testing)
Working knowledge of DB2 (validation of queries, data accuracy, and backend testing)
Working knowledge of CICS (front-end transaction testing)
Working knowledge of JCL (ability to understand batch job flows and validate results)
Strong familiarity with Agile SDLC processes
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to document test results and defects in a clear, concise manner
Excellent communication skills and comfort working within cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience using test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., ALM, Jira, qTest)
Exposure to automation tools or frameworks, even at a basic level
Familiarity with cloud-based environments such as Azure or AWS
Background performing both independent testing work and collaborative team-based QA
Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to process documentation and compliance standards
Company
Heitmeyer Consulting
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