Software testing specialist

Greetings from USTWho we are:Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.UST is a mission-driven group of over 38,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in over 30+ countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.Job Summary:Notice Period : Immediate to 15 daysMandatory skills: Mainframe Tester, JCL, DB2, SQLExperience: 5-7 yearsWork Location: Trivandrum/Bangalore/Pune/HyderabadWork Mode: Hybrid (3 Days - Work from Office)Key Responsibilities :Understand and analyze business and system requirements to create comprehensive test deliverables including test strategies, test plans, test cases/scripts, scenarios, and test data.Independently perform test planning, estimation, execution, and defect management across project phases.Participate in requirement review and grooming sessions; contribute to improving requirement quality by providing actionable feedback.Conduct regression testing, impact analysis, and ensure complete coverage of test cases.Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies and testing best practices across sprints.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.Own and drive defects to resolution by working with developers and relevant teams.Provide accurate test status reports to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Support release and deployment testing activities as needed.Primary Skills :Strong hands-on experience in Mainframe Testing.Proficiency in JCL (Job Control Language).Strong working knowledge of DB2 databases.Experience in Batch job triaging and debugging.Ability to write and execute complex SQL queries for data validation.Experience in working with Agile/Scrum methodology.Secondary Skills :Exposure to Java-based applications or understanding of Java code for better collaboration with dev teams.Familiarity with Selenium or similar test automation tools.Understanding of BDD (Behavior Driven Development) practices.Experience in data migration testing, including data validation and reconciliation.Good to Have Skills :Hands-on experience or working knowledge of AWS cloud environments.Experience in the Healthcare domain or knowledge of healthcare data standards.Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM).Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing in Dev Ops workflows.Qualifications :Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.ISTQB or equivalent software testing certification is a plus.What We Believe:We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the center of everything we do.Humility:We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.Humanity:Throughs, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.Integrity:We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organisation and/or your performance.