Senior Test Analyst

Senior Test AnalystLocation: Indianapolis, INDuration: 6+ Months (Possibility of Extensions)Client: IN-DCSCandidate must currently reside in the state of IN. Position is 100% remote.Specific Skills Needed for This Position:Extensive knowledge of SDLC and testing methodologies.Good knowledge and experience with Mainframe testing, including testing with technologies like COBOL, JCL, and DB2, analyzing batch job results, and collaborating with developers to resolve issues.Good knowledge and experience with an API testing tool.Any Salesforce testing experience is an added advantage.Experience working in an Agile environment.Good knowledge of Atlassian’s Jira tool.Good knowledge of Qtest.Experienced in the complete defect cycle and defect management process.Good knowledge of applicable federal/state/local rules, regulations, statutes and procedures in Child Support.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Test planning and execution: Develop and execute test plans, scenarios, scripts, and test cases based on business requirements and technical specifications. Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.Defect management: Identify, document, and report defects and issues to development teams. Work with developers to resolve problems and ensure quality standards are met.Data validation: Validate data flow between mainframe systems and other interfaces.Collaboration: Work with Test supervisor, project managers, Product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of quality software.Documentation: Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test results and progress reports.User support: Provide support to end-users during the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase.