Software Engineering Lead Analyst - HIH - Evernorth

• Perform quality assurance testing for new and modified applications across mainframe and database environments.
• Design, document, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios, including manual and automated testing.
• Validate data accuracy and completeness across mainframe files and databases, including flat files and downstream systems.
• Collaborate with developers, business stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to understand requirements, dependencies, and testing scope.
• Create, track, and report QA metrics to ensure all phases of the testing lifecycle are documented and auditable.
• Review, document, and maintain test execution results and defects in JIRA.
• Manage QA activities across multiple projects or stories simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.
• Support defect triage, issue resolution, and escalation activities.
• Participate effectively in an agile team environment and support continuous improvement of QA processes.

• Provide junior‑level development support for mainframe applications under the guidance of senior developers.
• Assist with analysis, review, and minor updates to COBOL programs, JCL, and related control statements.
• Create or modify test JCLs and support batch job execution for development and testing purposes.
• Assist in debugging production and non‑production issues by reviewing job outputs, logs, and abend information.
• Support documentation of technical changes, test evidence, and code impacts for audit and compliance purposes.

• Hands‑on experience in Quality Assurance testing for mainframe applications.
• Working knowledge of mainframe technologies, including:

• JCL
• COBOL (basic to intermediate exposure)
• DB2
• VSAM
• Mainframe file systems (flat files)
• TSO
• Teradata

• Strong SQL skills for data validation and analysis.
• Experience using JIRA for defect tracking, test documentation, and audit support.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.

• Experience or familiarity with Endeavor, SyncSort, and EzTrieve.
• Exposure to CA7 for job scheduling and batch operations.
• Familiarity with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools used to support build or testing workflows.

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with limited supervision while collaborating closely with senior team members.
• Ability to anticipate testing and support needs, identify risks early, and contribute to improved QA and development practices.
• Willingness to continue expanding technical skills across mainframe testing and development disciplines.

• AWS certification preferred

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