Software Test Engineer – IBM z/OS / HOST Applications

Project overview

For our client in the "Transport / Logistics" industry, we are looking for a "Software Test Engineer – IBM z/OS / HOST Applications" on a contracting basis.

Responsibilities

Test Design (responsible for test catalog / created test cases):

Test Execution:

• Analysis of relevant documents (e.g., functional concepts, backlogs, IT concepts, features/user stories in Jira, etc.) and derivation of test designs
• Creation of test scenarios and test cases based on existing requirements (e.g., functional concepts, backlogs, IT concepts, etc.)
• Identification and procurement/generation of test data based on the functional concept
• Advising the client on test design
• Ensuring the quality of test execution / performing tests
• Testing of software provided by development for functional and non-functional requirements
• End-to-end tests of developed test cases and recording/documentation of defects
• Written documentation of all test results as well as all malfunctions in a test report
• Consultation on the strategy for software/application correction, in cooperation with the project or the client
• Processing of test catalogs specified by the business unit
• Independent handling of specific test tools

Requirements

Desirable:

• More than 3 years of relevant experience in test preparation (test design) and functional test execution
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level – valid qualification proof by certificate
• Practical experience in collaboration with business departments and IT (min. 3 projects)
• Very good knowledge of test methods and their application in agile and classic software development processes (min. 3 projects)
• Relevant experience with HOST applications, ideally in the IBM z/OS mainframe environment (min. 1 project)
• Experience in large, cross-application IT projects (min. 1 project)
• Very good German language skills, both written and spoken
• Very good comprehension skills and strong understanding of process and business workflows

Project details

01.01.2027

End: 30.12.2028

Capacity: Full-time

Volume: 400 PT

Remote / 10 PT in Mainz

The project is situated within the IT product management of a complex system landscape and focuses on quality assurance as well as the technical and functional integration of various IT applications. The core activities include planning, coordinating, and executing integration and acceptance tests to ensure the functionality, quality, and production readiness of the deployed systems. This involves analyzing requirements, developing test scenarios and test cases, and conducting end-to-end tests.

Another key area is the identification, analysis, and documentation of software defects, as well as ensuring defined quality standards before go-live. Implementation takes place within an agile project environment, aligned with SAFe.

• Start: 2027-01
• Duration: 24 Monate
• Remote: remote
• Location: Mainz, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German