Tester – Back End Specific Execute activities for various levels of testing (i.e. integration, system, performance, and User Acceptance testing) for a project to convert 280+ existing Assembler real-time transaction programs to COBOL programs executing under CICS. Prior experience as a COBOL and/or Assembler programmer is a requirement for this position. Requirements include: - Experience with IBM mainframe COBOL development using JCL, CICS, VSAM is required. DB2 is a plus. - Experience with developing test scripts, test cases, test plans from requirements specifications. - Testing Experience with any of the technologies listed above (minimum 6 years of experience in a testing role, 5 total in the IT industry) - Understanding of testing methodologies and techniques including manual and automated testing, black box testing, smoke testing, and regression testing - Experience with the following testing tools: HP Quality Center, Quick Test Pro, Load Runner - Experience with Load and Performance Testing are a plus. - Formal testing training a plus - Good analytical and problem solving skills - The ability to work side by side with the client is a must. - Strong communications skills and the ability to collaborate successfully with a diverse team of other developers and client staff is mandatory. ...View Job Details

Mainframe Test Lead Location: McLean, VA Duration: 12 months Skills 3 plus years related experience as a tester and/or programmer with Mainframe 2 plus years related experience as a tester and/or Sys Adim for networking solutions At least 3 years experience with Test Management (preferably Quality Center) and Defect Tracking tools (preferably Rational), training and/or experience with tool administration functions preferred familiar with Requirements Management tools and Modeling tools At least 4 years Experience leading testing efforts for multiple medium to large size projects At least 3 years experience in producing various testing artifacts and metrics reports Ability to demonstrate database concepts and data retrieval through complex queries. Working knowledge of Object Oriented Programming language . At least 2 years Experience in Backend testing through analysis of log files in Unix server and through queries to database to validate system functionality and troubleshoot issues. Must have experience with System integration, re-engineering and/or data migration projects. Good understanding of fundamental test design principles, techniques and strategies Experience with infrastructure level projects such as system upgrades, platform and technology migrations. Good understanding of Risk based testing and regression strategies that focus on efficiency Ability to conduct a wide range of tests and analysis with full competency to ensure that software, systems, and services meet minimum company standards Ensure code meets defined end-user (functional) and system (non-functional) requirements Previous experience with automated testing ...View Job Details