Title Software Quality Engineer, Mainframe project

SUMMARY

Testing and QA of applications running on mainframe and communicating with EMC Symmetrix storage.

Responsible for participating in the execution of procedures for ensuring the quality and service ability of new features and releases of software.

Responsible for updating methods and procedures to ensure continuous improvement to software quality assurance and serviceability standards. Isolates, reproduces and tracks bugs and verifies fixes.

Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action.

Maintains and modifies test environment and configuration as needed, creates new test environments and configurations to meet test cases or problem recreation requirements.

Documents test results and manages and maintains defect and test case databases to assist in the continuous improvement and modification of software.

Assists in the assessment and planning of test efforts required for new functions/features under development Works with quality and development engineers in resolution of problems.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fully competent in the design, implementation, and maintenance of a test environment, including necessary equipment, configuration, and software. Demonstrated skill with developing appropriate test methodologies. Fully competent in the use of necessary tools and applications.

Sphere of influence is likely to extend outside of work group or department. Develops new test methodologies or processes, re-evaluate existing processes. Contributes to the development and achievement of organizational goals and objectives. Responsible for providing requirements and specifications for the automation of test cases.

Accountable for delivery of subsystem, anticipate issues and addresses proactively. Provide solutions for wide range of complex problems. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions, under only limited direction. Knowledge and wide application of engineering principles, theories, and concepts, and working knowledge of other related fields. General understanding of business environment. Fosters teamwork and collaboration within and across work groups.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of MF ( z/OS, s/390/370/60, JCL, REXX, IBM Utilities, MF Application )
• System Administration in MF
• Installation of Applications
• Some understanding of testing, qualification or certification
• Intermediate Proficiency in English
• Experience in working with other offshore teams (with US)
• Team Player
• Communication skills.
• Understanding of business environment.
• Possesses strong product/technology/industry knowledge.
• Problem solving skills.

Optional skills:

• Storage Management and Administration
• Testing methodologies
• Test tools
• Experience in Storage products is a plus ( XRC, PPRC, TimeFinder, SRDF, backup and recovery tools )
• Experience in EMC or IBM Storage products and applications

Senior Software QA Engineer, Mainframe

SUMMARY

Testing and development of applications running on mainframe and communicating with EMC Symmetrix storage.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Represents the organization on project teams and may perform technical project leadership roles.
- Develops new test methodologies or processes, re-evaluate existing processes.
- Responsible for providing requirements and specifications for the automation of test cases.
- Provide solutions for wide range of complex problems. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions, under only limited direction.
- Knowledge and wide application of engineering principles, theories, and concepts, and working knowledge of other related fields.
- Fosters teamwork and collaboration within and across work groups.
- Responsible for participating in the execution of procedures for ensuring the quality and serviceability of new features and releases of software.
- Authors and executes test cases, using defined methodologies for manual and/or automated tests
- Isolates, reproduces and tracks bugs and verifies fixes.
- Maintains and modifies test environment and configuration as needed, creates new test environments and configurations to meet test cases or problem recreation requirements.
- Works with quality and development engineers in resolution of problems
- Fully competent in the design, implementation, and maintenance of a test environment, including necessary equipment, configuration, and software.

SKILLS

• Working knowledge of z/VM required, 3+ years experience.
• Good communication skills.
  
• Project management skills.
  
• Possesses strong product/technology/industry knowledge.
  
• Good problem solving skills and understanding of the QA process.
  
• Knowledgeable of MVS desirable.
  
• Knowledge of advanced copy services such as Flashcopy a plus.

BENEFITS:

- Medical insurance for employees and their family
- Opportunity to work in a flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid personal/sick/vacation days
- Professional training programs
- English courses
- Corporate cell phone service
- Comfortable office location
- Salary range is above market and depends on the professional background
- Relocation bonus

Title Quality Assurance Engineer, Mainframe project

GENERAL SUMMARY

Testing and QA of applications running on mainframe and communicating with EMC Symmetrix storage.

Responsible for participating in the execution of procedures for ensuring the quality and service ability of new features and releases of software. Responsible for updating methods and procedures to ensure continuous improvement to software quality assurance and serviceability standards. Isolates, reproduces and tracks bugs and verifies fixes. Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. Maintains and modifies test environment and configuration as needed, creates new test environments and configurations to meet test cases or problem recreation requirements. Documents test results and manages and maintains defect and test case databases to assist in the continuous improvement and modification of software. Assists in the assessment and planning of test efforts required for new functions/features under development Works with quality and development engineers in resolution of problems.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fully competent in the design, implementation, and maintenance of a test environment, including necessary equipment, configuration, and software. Demonstrated skill with developing appropriate test methodologies. Fully competent in the use of necessary tools and applications.

Sphere of influence is likely to extend outside of work group or department. Develops new test methodologies or processes, re-evaluate existing processes. Contributes to the development and achievement of organizational goals and objectives. Responsible for providing requirements and specifications for the automation of test cases.

Accountable for delivery of subsystem, anticipate issues and addresses proactively. Provide solutions for wide range of complex problems. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions, under only limited direction. Knowledge and wide application of engineering principles, theories, and concepts, and working knowledge of other related fields. General understanding of business environment. Fosters teamwork and collaboration within and across work groups.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of MF ( z/OS, s/390/370/60, JCL, REXX, IBM Utilities, MF Application )
• System Administration in MF
• Installation of Applications
• Some understanding of testing, qualification or certification
• Intermediate Proficiency in English
• Experience in working with other offshore teams (with US)
• Team Player
• Communication skills.
• Understanding of business environment.
• Possesses strong product/technology/industry knowledge.
• Problem solving skills.

Optional skills:

• Storage Management and Administration
• Testing methodologies
• Test tools
• Experience in Storage products is a plus ( XRC, PPRC, TimeFinder, SRDF, backup and recovery tools )
• Experience in EMC or IBM Storage products and applications