Job Title: Mainframe QA Tester – Banking & Payments Job Description: We are seeking a Mainframe QA Tester with strong experience in banking and payment systems to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance of critical applications. The role involves test planning, execution, and automation across mainframe-based transaction and payment platforms. Key Responsibilities: * Design and execute test cases for mainframe applications (CICS, JCL, COBOL, DB2). * Perform functional, regression, and system integration testing for banking and payment processes. * Validate end-to-end payment flows, transaction processing, and batch jobs. * Work closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure defect-free delivery. * Ensure compliance with banking standards, data integrity, and regulatory requirements. Required Skills & Experience: * Hands-on experience in Mainframe QA/Testing (CICS, JCL, COBOL, DB2). * Strong knowledge of banking & payment systems (SWIFT, ACH, ISO 20022, card payments). * Experience with test management tools (JIRA, HP ALM, qTest). * Familiarity with automation frameworks for mainframe testing is a plus. * Strong analytical and defect management skills