Mainframe Test Lead

Position: Automation Test Lead (Mainframe and API Testing)
Location: Holmdel, NJ (Onsite)

    Lead end-to-end testing efforts for Claims E2E Transformation project implementations, enhancements, and upgrades across all applications and teams contributing to the delivered solution.
    Define and manage test strategy, test plans, test cases, and test data aligned with business requirements
    Responsible for preparation of detailed test cases and test scenarios based on business and functional requirements
    Perform test execution across multiple phases (Functional, System, Integration, and UAT) ensuring coverage and traceability
    Participate in defect triage meetings, defect analysis, prioritize based on severity/impact, and coordinate with development teams for timely resolution
    Ensure test repository (test cases, test data, scripts, and artifacts) is maintained, version-controlled, and updated regularly for reusability and audit readiness
    Execute batch jobs (JCL), DB validation (DB2/VSAM), CICS screen testing
    Validate API request/response (status codes, headers, payloads). Handle XML/JSON validations and schema checks
    Perform REST/SOAP testing using tools like Postman
    Explore potential automation opportunities leveraging existing tools
    Validate data integrity across systems (DB-API-downstream)
    Execute regression testing cycles for each release/sprint to validate existing functionalities and prevent defect leakage
    Maintain test evidence and documentation to support quality metrics, reporting, and governance requirements
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams (BA, Dev, DevOps) for test planning, execution alignment, and release readiness