Lead Quality Assurance - Automated Testing / Mainframe

PNC

Miamisburg, OH

Full Time

Senior

55k-125k

about 22 hours ago

Job Description

About the Role

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist within PNC's Lending Technology Credit Card Processing Rewards organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH, Miamisburg, OH, Birmingham, AL or Dallas, TX. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager's discretion.

Key Responsibilities

Review business requirements and translate them into testing requirements.
Attend project meetings and provide input to testing requirements as the project progresses.
Serve as a mentor for other team members.
Develop, document, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and technical requirements for Java and mainframe applications.
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project managers to define comprehensive test strategies for end-to-end solutions.
Perform functional, regression, system, and integration testing for Java-based applications built using Spring Boot and REST APIs.
Execute tests for mainframe systems, including COBOL-based applications and JCL job flows.
Design and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG for web and API testing.
Utilize RestAssured or Postman for validating RESTful services.
Run and validate jobs on the mainframe, understanding job dependencies and requirements, and executing transactions in CICS.
Use tools such as TSO/ISPF to navigate and test mainframe applications.
Create and execute complex SQL queries for validating backend data across Oracle and mainframe DB2 systems.
Compare frontend outputs with backend data to ensure data integrity.
Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Bitbucket.
Log, track, and manage defects using JIRA, ensuring clear documentation and prioritization.
Assist in performance testing using JMeter or LoadRunner as needed.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos.
Conduct end-to-end testing across distributed Java applications and integrated mainframe systems.
Maintain comprehensive QA documentation to support audit and compliance requirements.
Follow enterprise QA standards and contribute to best practices within the organization.

Requirements

ISTQB or similar QA certification preferred.
Strong understanding of QA best practices, test metrics, and quality standards.
Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and legacy systems.
Hands-on experience testing Java-based applications.
Experience with mainframe applications, including JCL, TSO/ISPF, COBOL, and DB2.
Proficiency with automation testing tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or equivalent.
Experience in API testing using Postman, SOAP UI, or RestAssured.
Good understanding of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven.
Solid knowledge of SQL and relational database querying.
Experience with Agile/Scrum, SDLC, and STLC methodologies.
Ability to create and execute test plans, test cases, and automation scripts.
Minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience.

Nice to Have

Analytical Thinking
Controls Testing
Mainframe Testing
Quality Support
Selenium
Software Testing
Test Case Development
Usability Testing

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
No required certifications or licenses

Benefits & Perks

Medical/prescription drug coverage with HSA
Dental and vision options
Employee and spouse/child life insurance
Short and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans
Dependent care reimbursement
Back-up child/elder care
Educational assistance
Wellness programs
Paid time off including holidays, vacation, parental leave, and more

Working at PNC

PNC fosters an inclusive and accessible workplace, emphasizing customer focus, managing risk, and continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to contribute to a respectful environment where diversity and inclusion are valued, and where quality and innovation are prioritized.

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