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# Mainframe Test Lead

- **Company:** Vaarida Technologies Llc
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Testing, JIRA, Batch Processing, Software Bug Management, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), IBM DB2, File Systems, HP Quality Centers, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Mainframe, Mainframes, Online Transaction Processing, Scrum Methodology, E2e Testing, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, Virtual Storage Access Methods
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/60adc09b-7386-496e-9600-05faca45c743

## About the Role

* Mainframe testing experience, including experience leading or coordinating QA/testing activities.
 * Strong knowledge of COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, and mainframe batch processing.
 * Experience with functional, system, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
 * Strong understanding of test planning, test execution, defect management, and QA processes.
 * Experience with tools such as JIRA, ALM/Quality Center, or similar platforms.
 * Strong communication, coordination, and client-facing skills.

## Description

* Lead end-to-end testing for complex mainframe applications, including test planning, execution, defect management, and reporting.
 * Develop and review test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on business and technical requirements.
 * Lead SIT, integration, regression, end-to-end, and UAT testing activities.
 * Coordinate testing across development, business, QA, and client teams.
 * Test applications and processes involving COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, and batch processing.
 * Validate batch jobs, online transactions, interfaces, file processing, and upstream/downstream integrations.
 * Manage defects through identification, prioritization, root-cause analysis, retesting, and closure.
 * Provide clear reporting on testing progress, risks, dependencies, defects, and overall quality.
 * Support delivery in an Agile/Scrum environment and participate in client-facing discussions.