Mainframe Systems Engineer / QA
My client are a cutting-edge, software company based in Farnborough, UK. As a Systems Engineer / QA engineer you will be part of a global software development team.
We are looking for world-class software experts who have substantial expertise in a wide range of technical areas.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Consult with product development to evaluate system interfaces, operational requirements, and performance requirements of the overall system
- Actively participate in planning, estimation, and prioritisation processes to ensure successful execution of QA activities
- Perform exploratory testing, develop and deploy automated testing for various projects
THE PERSON
- Knowledge of mainframe
- System programming
- Application programming using languages such as COBOL, PL/I, REXX, HLASM
- Online Transaction Processing
- Database technologies such as relational, hierarchical and network
- Experience in Linux
- System administration
- Scripting using languages such as shell scripting and Python
- Experience in developing test strategies
- Experience with continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI/CD)
- Experience in Agile methodologies and supporting tools such as Jira, Git and Jenkins/Cloudbees
- QATesting mindset (ISTQB standards / certifications) / Test Case writing
- Understanding of SwDLC (Systems (SW) Development LifeCycle) · Basic knowledge of Build and Release Management processes
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Initiate new and creative ways of problem solving and process improvement
- Take ownership for completing tasks that may rely on contribution from others
- Flexible and able to engage in and influence outcomes with thoughtful dialog
- Excellent analytical skills – Troubleshooting, diagnostics gathering and analysis
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Autonomous – Comfortable working with little direction in an ambiguous environment
- Excellent Communicator – Comfortable with engaging in online conferences with other internal teams
Job Information
Job Reference: JO-2310-338888
Salary:
Salary per: annum
Job Duration:
Job Start Date: 05/12/2023
Job Industries: Software Engineering
Job Locations: Greater London
Job Types: Permanent