Job Overview: Senior Mainframe QA Engineer
Location: Remote (India)
Experience: 5+ Years (including 2+ years in a QA Lead/Senior QA role)
Employment Type: Full-time
Company: OHR Corporate Services
About the Role
OHR Corporate Services is hiring a Senior Mainframe QA Engineer/Lead for a full-time remote opportunity in India. The ideal candidate will have a solid QA foundation with a deep understanding of mainframe systems and a strong inclination towards modernization and automation. You will play a crucial role in validating legacy modules and overseeing their transformation into scalable, cloud-compatible platforms.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and execute end-to-end QA strategy, from planning through reporting
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Manage test design, traceability, and risk-based coverage
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Validate mainframe systems (COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2) and their modernized counterparts (Java microservices, REST APIs)
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Implement QA automation using tools like Selenium, JUnit, zUnit
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Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
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Drive defect lifecycle, including triage, RCA, and resolution
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Mentor junior QA engineers and review overall test coverage and velocity
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Conduct performance and security testing on modern platforms
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams: development, operations, product management, and support
Required Qualifications
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5+ years of QA experience with 2+ years in a Senior or Lead role
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Hands-on experience with mainframe technologies (COBOL, CICS, VSAM, DB2) and modern tech stacks (Java, microservices)
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Strong grasp of QA methodologies including test planning, automation, and execution
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Experience with automation tools for UI and API testing
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Proficiency with test management platforms like Zephyr, XRay, TestRail
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Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker
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Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus
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Strong communication skills and ability to work across distributed teams and time zones
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Demonstrated passion for quality assurance, process improvement, and modernization
How to Apply
📧 Send your resume to: ohr.teams@gmail.com
💬 Contact Person: Arya, Recruitment Professional (15+ years experience)
About the Company
OHR Corporate Services is a trusted recruitment and HR solutions firm with a pan-India footprint. The company provides staffing services across IT and non-IT sectors with a mission to match great talent with high-impact roles.
- Company Name: OHR Corporate Services
- Average Salary Offered (for Current Role):14.5-25 LPA
- Must-have skills (in bullet points):
- 5+ years of experience in QA, with 2+ years in a QA Lead or Senior QA Engineer role
- Proven experience testing mainframe applications (COBOL, CICS, VSAM, DB2) and their modernized versions (Java, microservices, cloud)
- Deep understanding of the QA lifecycle, including test strategy, planning, execution, and reporting
- Hands-on experience with automation tools for both UI and API testing
- Experience with test case management tools (e.g., Zephyr, XRay, TestRail)
- Familiarity with containerized environments and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across time zones and distributed teams
- Passion for continuous improvement and lean QA processes
- How to prepare for the Interview?
- Review your experience with mainframe systems, COBOL, CICS, DB2, and their modernized counterparts (Java, microservices, REST APIs)
- Brush up on your knowledge of the QA lifecycle, test planning, execution, and reporting
- Prepare examples of your experience with automation tools for UI and API testing
- Be ready to discuss your experience with test case management tools and defect management processes
- Familiarize yourself with containerized environments and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Prepare examples of how you have demonstrated strong communication skills and the ability to work across distributed teams
- Be prepared to discuss your approach to continuous improvement and lean QA processes
- How to prepare the resume for this job description?
- Highlight your experience in QA, with a focus on mainframe systems and their modernization
- Emphasize your experience as a QA Lead or Senior QA Engineer, including your responsibilities and achievements
- List the mainframe technologies you have worked with (COBOL, CICS, VSAM, DB2)
- Mention your experience with modern technologies like Java, microservices, and REST APIs
- Showcase your expertise in the QA lifecycle, test planning, execution, and reporting
- Highlight your experience with automation tools for UI and API testing, as well as test case management tools
- If applicable, mention your familiarity with containerized environments and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Emphasize your strong communication skills and ability to work across distributed teams
- Highlight your passion for continuous improvement and lean QA processes
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