Role Proficiency:

Performs tests in strict compliance independently guides other testers and assists test leads

Outcomes:

     Construct test scenarios based on customer user stories or requirements      Construct systematic test cases from scenarios for applications based on customer user stories or requirements      Execute systematic test cases from scenarios for applications based on customer user stories or requirements      Ensure that new or revised components or systems perform to expectation.      Ensure meeting of standards; including usability performance reliability or compatibility.      Document Test results and report defects      Facilitate changes in processes/practices/procedures based on lessons learned from the engagement Develop proficiency of other testers on the project

Measures of Outcomes:

Timely completion of all tasks # of requirement/user story ambiguities logged Requirements / User story coverage based on test cases/script # of test cases/script developed in comparison to the benchmarks # of test cases/script executed in comparison to the benchmarks # of valid defects

Outputs Expected:

Requirements Management:

Participate
Seek Clarification
Understand
Review

Domain relevance:

Test feature / component with good understanding of the business problem being addressed for the client Conduct gap analysis between requirement fitment and technology stack
using technology/domain expertise

Reporting:

Reporting the test activities of a small team including multiple testers

Estimate:

Estimate time
effort and resource dependence for work performed

Manage knowledge:

Consume
Contribute

Test Design
Development
Execution:

Identify testable scenarios and create test scenario document Update RTM Obtain sign off on test scenarios Basis (3) above
identify and create test cases and test data Smoke testing for system readiness check Execute test cases / scripts Identify
log and track defects Retest Log in productivity data

Skill Examples:

Ability to review user story / requirements to identify ambiguities Ability to design test cases / scripts as per user story / requirements Ability to apply techniques to design efficient test cases / script Ability to set up test data and execute tests Ability to identify anomalies and detail them

Knowledge Examples:

Knowledge of Methodologies Knowledge of Tools Knowledge of Types of testing Knowledge of Testing Processes Knowledge of Testing Standards

Additional Comments:

Role Responsibilities: • Testing and Running mainframe applications using JCL, and DB2. • Write and maintain JCL procedures (PROCs) for batch processing. • SQL query optimization and performance tuning. • Develop (or Experienced with) and support batch processing jobs to handle large volumes of data. • Implement and maintain MQ Series for message queuing and application integration. • Troubleshoot production issues related to mainframe applications. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analysts, testers, and operations staff. Required Skills: • Strong proficiency in JCL (Job Control Language) and PROCs. Mandatory skill. • Extensive experience with DB2 database management, including SQL programming, data modeling, and performance tuning. Mandatory skill. • Solid understanding of batch processing concepts and techniques. Mandatory skill. • Experience with MQ Series for message queuing and integration. Good to have skill. • Exposure to ENDEVOR for software configuration management, including code migration, version control, and release management. Good to have skill. • Monitor and manage mainframe job processing and output using SDSF. Good to have skill • Develop and execute queries using QMF (Query Management Facility) to retrieve and analyze data from DB2 databases. Good to have skill. • INSIGHT (or other relevant monitoring tools) for performance analysis, capacity planning, and system monitoring. Good to have skill. • understanding of CA-DB2 Tools (or equivalent) for DB2 administration is an added advantage. • Experience in Performance Testing tools like Load Runner or Jmeter is preferred. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.