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Mainframe Testing
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$90,000 to $95,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- $90,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
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- Posting language
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Avanciers is a premier IT Staffing/Consulting organization and we are currently recruiting for a contract role for one of our premier client in Canada for Mainframe Testing.
Job ID: AV29155
Role: Mainframe Testing
Location: Toronto, ON Hybrid
Duration: Full Time
Compensation Range: $90,000 - $95,000 per year
JCL, COBOL, CICS, and MF Testing
Perform hands-on testing within the Credit Cards functional area, including test planning, design, case creation, and execution to deliver quality outcomes.
Bring prior QE experience in Mainframe and API testing.
Provide QE leadership and feedback throughout design and development to ensure solution quality.
Apply strong business and technical understanding to design efficient test approaches and tooling strategies.
Use test data management capabilities to enable effective automated test data provisioning.
Leverage engineering tools and practices to improve testing effectiveness.
Contribute to the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of end-to-end test solutions.
Partner with developers to define and validate user stories, acceptance criteria, and Definition of Ready/Done.
Apply BDD/TDD principles with a focus on value-driven outcomes.
Lead proof of concepts to assess new technologies for faster, more secure testing.
Follow enterprise quality engineering frameworks and methodologies.
Ensure testing practices align with business needs, policies, and internal/external requirements.
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across all levels.
Use data-driven analysis to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend solutions that improve efficiency and stakeholder experience.
Lead or support remediation actions to address performance, risk, and governance issues.
Manage relationships across business, corporate, and control functions to ensure enterprise and regulatory alignment.
Identify, manage, and escalate risks as needed to protect the organization.
Stay current on emerging issues, trends, and regulatory changes, and assess their impact.
Promote a strong risk and control culture aligned with risk appetite.
Contribute positively to team culture, communication, innovation, and business service.
Share QE best practices and support knowledge transfer across the team.
Continuously build knowledge of the business, tools, and methods.
Keep stakeholders informed on project status and key day-to-day updates.
This is an active job and application deadline is September 30, 2026
(This posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)
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Avanciers Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
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Job ID: AV29155
Role: Mainframe Testing
Location: Toronto, ON Hybrid
Duration: Full Time
Compensation Range: $90,000 - $95,000 per year
JCL, COBOL, CICS, and MF Testing
Perform hands-on testing within the Credit Cards functional area, including test planning, design, case creation, and execution to deliver quality outcomes.
Bring prior QE experience in Mainframe and API testing.
Provide QE leadership and feedback throughout design and development to ensure solution quality.
Apply strong business and technical understanding to design efficient test approaches and tooling strategies.
Use test data management capabilities to enable effective automated test data provisioning.
Leverage engineering tools and practices to improve testing effectiveness.
Contribute to the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of end-to-end test solutions.
Partner with developers to define and validate user stories, acceptance criteria, and Definition of Ready/Done.
Apply BDD/TDD principles with a focus on value-driven outcomes.
Lead proof of concepts to assess new technologies for faster, more secure testing.
Follow enterprise quality engineering frameworks and methodologies.
Ensure testing practices align with business needs, policies, and internal/external requirements.
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across all levels.
Use data-driven analysis to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend solutions that improve efficiency and stakeholder experience.
Lead or support remediation actions to address performance, risk, and governance issues.
Manage relationships across business, corporate, and control functions to ensure enterprise and regulatory alignment.
Identify, manage, and escalate risks as needed to protect the organization.
Stay current on emerging issues, trends, and regulatory changes, and assess their impact.
Promote a strong risk and control culture aligned with risk appetite.
Contribute positively to team culture, communication, innovation, and business service.
Share QE best practices and support knowledge transfer across the team.
Continuously build knowledge of the business, tools, and methods.
Keep stakeholders informed on project status and key day-to-day updates.
This is an active job and application deadline is September 30, 2026
(This posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure
- We use AI-enabled tools to assist in screening applications based on job-related criteria.
Avanciers Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Important Information for Applicants
- Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
- Proof of qualifications may be requested
- Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process
- Avanciers Incorporated does not use Canadian Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) during the application process
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Responsibilities
Plan, design, create, and execute tests for credit card systems, including mainframe and API testing, while providing quality engineering guidance throughout design and development. Improve end-to-end testing approaches, test data provisioning, and engineering practices; collaborate with stakeholders to manage risks, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen quality outcomes.
Requirements
The role calls for prior quality engineering experience in mainframe and API testing, with knowledge of JCL, COBOL, and CICS. Candidates should be able to develop effective test strategies, apply BDD/TDD principles, manage test data, collaborate across teams, and support risk, governance, and regulatory alignment.
Skills
- Mainframe Testing
- JCL
- COBOL
- CICS
- API Testing
- Test Planning
- Test Design
- Test Case Creation
- Test Execution
- Quality Engineering
- Test Data Management
- Automated Test Data Provisioning
- BDD
- TDD
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration
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Categories
- Technology
- Software
- Engineering
- Consulting
Keywords
- Mainframe Testing
- JCL
- COBOL
- CICS
- Credit Cards
- API Testing
- Quality Engineering
- Test Planning
- Test Design
- Test Case Creation
- Test Execution
- Test Data Management
- Automated Test Data Provisioning
- End-To-End Testing
- BDD
- TDD
- Acceptance Criteria
- Definition Of Ready
- Definition Of Done
- Proof Of Concept
- Enterprise Quality Engineering Frameworks
- Risk Management
- Governance
- Regulatory Alignment
- Performance Testing
- Data-Driven Analysis