This role as a Systems Testing/QA Specialist focuses on ensuring quality and accuracy in mission-critical, high-volume systems using COBOL and DB2 in a mainframe environment. The specialist will participate in the full testing lifecycle, from analyzing business requirements to executing system and user acceptance tests. The position also involves preparing test data using SQL and JCL, logging results, troubleshooting issues, and verifying system behavior aligns with expectations. Working in a hybrid model, the role supports continuous improvements to a legacy claims payment system that plays a vital role in operational effectiveness.
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Advantages
•Engage in structured and mature QA practices for legacy system environments
•Opportunity to work with high-volume, business-critical mainframe systems
•Hybrid work model allowing a balance between on-site and remote work
•Direct contribution to continuous system enhancements and compliance
•Collaborate with technical specialists, developers, and stakeholders
Responsibilities
•Analyze business requirements and use cases to design effective test plans
•Execute system and user acceptance testing in alignment with QA methodologies
•Develop and manage test data using SQL and JCL
•Log, analyze, and resolve variances using tools like Clear Quest
•Validate system behavior against expected outcomes
•Participate in walkthroughs for requirements, designs, and test cases
•Provide progress updates and support documentation
•Transfer knowledge and collaborate with internal staff as needed
Qualifications
•Recent hands-on experience in systems testing, particularly in MVS/COBOL/DB2 environments
•Proficiency in SQL and JCL for test data examination and test validation
•Deep understanding of relational databases and legacy system architecture
•Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and document test plans and test cases
•Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
•Effective verbal and written communication, stakeholder engagement, and teamwork
•Familiarity with automated problem management systems like Clear Quest
Summary
This Systems Testing/QA Specialist role is ideal for professionals experienced in mainframe environments who are passionate about quality assurance. With a focus on validating complex business logic and ensuring seamless processing in a high-stakes system, the position provides meaningful impact while offering opportunities for collaboration and continuous learning.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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This role as a Systems Testing/QA Specialist focuses on ensuring quality and accuracy in mission-critical, high-volume systems using COBOL and DB2 in a mainframe environment. The specialist will participate in the full testing lifecycle, from analyzing business requirements to executing system and user acceptance tests. The position also involves preparing test data using SQL and JCL, logging results, troubleshooting issues, and verifying system behavior aligns with expectations. Working in a hybrid model, the role supports continuous improvements to a legacy claims payment system that plays a vital role in operational effectiveness.
Advantages
•Engage in structured and mature QA practices for legacy system environments
•Opportunity to work with high-volume, business-critical mainframe systems
•Hybrid work model allowing a balance between on-site and remote work
•Direct contribution to continuous system enhancements and compliance
•Collaborate with technical specialists, developers, and stakeholders
Responsibilities
•Analyze business requirements and use cases to design effective test plans
•Execute system and user acceptance testing in alignment with QA methodologies
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•Develop and manage test data using SQL and JCL
•Log, analyze, and resolve variances using tools like Clear Quest
•Validate system behavior against expected outcomes
•Participate in walkthroughs for requirements, designs, and test cases
•Provide progress updates and support documentation
•Transfer knowledge and collaborate with internal staff as needed
Qualifications
•Recent hands-on experience in systems testing, particularly in MVS/COBOL/DB2 environments
•Proficiency in SQL and JCL for test data examination and test validation
•Deep understanding of relational databases and legacy system architecture
•Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and document test plans and test cases
•Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
•Effective verbal and written communication, stakeholder engagement, and teamwork
•Familiarity with automated problem management systems like Clear Quest
Summary
This Systems Testing/QA Specialist role is ideal for professionals experienced in mainframe environments who are passionate about quality assurance. With a focus on validating complex business logic and ensuring seamless processing in a high-stakes system, the position provides meaningful impact while offering opportunities for collaboration and continuous learning.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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