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Mainframe Performance QA Engineer IRC248865
Job | IRC248865 |
Location | United States - San Jose CA |
Designation | Lead Software Engineer |
Experience | 5-10 years |
Function | Engineering |
Skills | DB2, IBM IMS, JCL, Mainframe, Performance testing, z/OS |
Work Model: | Remote |
Description
- Good knowledge of IMS (log (IMS type 07 and Type 56FA) and ABEND analysis, DC Monitor (DFSUTR20), STROBE, Performance Analyzer, IMSASAP/GPAR, ability to read SYSUDUMPs, etc.)
- Performance tuning techniques: OS (z/OS,) Database (IMS, DB2) with focus on IMS tuning
- Strong expertise in performance testing and tuning
- Strong technical QA experience
- Excellent skills in defining, documenting, and analyzing test strategy, test plan, test cases, and test results
- Excellent test case execution and troubleshooting skills
- Testing proficiency (release-specific testing, regression testing)
- Testing in a Waterfall environment
Requirements
- Analyze test results to determine performance impact (improvement/degradation)
- Develop tuning recommendations as needed
- Maintain and update performance test scripts as needed
- Execute performance tests as needed for client site problem determination/fix validation
- 3rd party software upgrade testing for performance impact assessment
- Perform system testing, regression testing, and performance testing
- New feature testing and evaluation (as needed)
- Work as part of a team in the mainframe environment
- Be responsible for the quality of software product
- Develop and work with testing documentation
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Job Responsibilities
- Manual and automated testing (online and batch).
- Debugging skills and problem-solving abilities to proactively interpret test results, assess risks, and develop mitigations
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of business processes and issues from business users
- Knowledge acquisition: learn assigned product to the smallest details, become a good expert in the product
- Work closely with the Dev team and other stakeholders to understand the project goals and requirements
- Performance Validation Plan and Performance Results documentation
- Benchmark and volume testing including execution of monitoring tools and database utilities and interpretation of results
GlobalLogic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed Remotely and the salary range will be $130,000/yr to $135,000/yr and reflects base salary only. This pay range is provided as a good faith estimate, and the amount offered may be higher or lower. GlobalLogic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations.
We Offer
Exciting Projects:Come take your place at the forefront of digital transformation! With clients across all industries and sectors, we offer an opportunity to work on market-defining products using the latest technologies.
Collaborative Environment: You can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment — or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities!
Work-Life Balance:GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules and opportunities to work from home.
Professional Development:We provide continuing education classes, professional certification and training (technical, soft skills, language, and communication skills) to help you realize your professional goals. Being part of a global organization, there are additional learning opportunities through international knowledge exchanges.
Excellent Benefits:We provide our employees with competitive salaries, health and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a matched contribution 401K plan, flexible spending accounts, and PTO and holidays