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Mainframe Automation Tester-- Hybrid Onsite Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO; Brookfi
Jobs via Dice, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
We are seeking a Senior Backend Automation Engineer, also referred to as a Mainframe Automation Tester, to join our team. This contract role requires strong expertise in backend automation and a keen understanding of compliance frameworks.
Job Title Mainframe Automation Tester (Senior Backend Automation Engineer)
Location Hybrid Onsite – Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO; Brookfield, WI (3 days/week)
Duration 12 Month+ Contract – W2
Job Description As a Senior Backend Automation Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain backend and mainframe validation automation within U.S. Bank’s enterprise‑grade QA framework. You will collaborate with QA Architect, DevOps, and compliance teams to ensure robust, secure, and traceable automation across backend systems such as SOR, Domains, and Read Store.
Key Responsibilities
Automation Development & Execution
Build and maintain backend automation scripts using IBM HATS CLI for validating batch jobs, data integrity, and business rule execution.
Integrate backend validation into the Robot Framework orchestration layer using metadata‑driven execution models.
Develop reusable wrappers and libraries for secure shell (SSH) access and mainframe interaction.
CI/CD & DevOps Collaboration
Partner with DevOps to integrate backend test suites into Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps pipelines.
Ensure test execution is aligned with CI/CD triggers and supports both vertical (E2E) and horizontal (layer‑specific) flows.
Compliance & Audit Readiness
Implement tagging, traceability, and audit logging mechanisms to meet SOX, PCI, and FFIEC compliance standards.
Collaborate with compliance stakeholders to validate traceability from test case to defect and requirement.
Data Validation & Environment Management
Validate backend data flows across SOR, Domains, and Read Store using structured test data from TDP and synthetic fallback pools.
Ensure test data provisioning, reservation, and cleanup processes are automated and auditable.
Collaboration & Governance
Participate in cross‑vendor syncs, QA CoE reviews, and scorecard evaluations.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to framework enhancements and standardization efforts.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in backend or mainframe automation.
Hands‑on experience with Automation Anywhere, IBM HATS, or equivalent mainframe automation tools.
Proficiency in Java and scripting for CLI‑based automation.
Strong understanding of Robot Framework, metadata‑driven execution, and YAML/JSON‑based test suite generation.
Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.
Familiarity with test data management tools like TDP and synthetic data provisioning.
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI, FFIEC) and audit traceability practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services or regulated environments.
Exposure to observability tools like Allure and ReportPortal.
Familiarity with cross‑vendor execution models and RACI‑based governance.
Contact Mohammed Dastagir Resource Manager Saxon Global Inc.
Please share your updated resume and expected rate for this position.
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Job Title Mainframe Automation Tester (Senior Backend Automation Engineer)
Location Hybrid Onsite – Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO; Brookfield, WI (3 days/week)
Duration 12 Month+ Contract – W2
Job Description As a Senior Backend Automation Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain backend and mainframe validation automation within U.S. Bank’s enterprise‑grade QA framework. You will collaborate with QA Architect, DevOps, and compliance teams to ensure robust, secure, and traceable automation across backend systems such as SOR, Domains, and Read Store.
Key Responsibilities
Automation Development & Execution
Build and maintain backend automation scripts using IBM HATS CLI for validating batch jobs, data integrity, and business rule execution.
Integrate backend validation into the Robot Framework orchestration layer using metadata‑driven execution models.
Develop reusable wrappers and libraries for secure shell (SSH) access and mainframe interaction.
CI/CD & DevOps Collaboration
Partner with DevOps to integrate backend test suites into Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps pipelines.
Ensure test execution is aligned with CI/CD triggers and supports both vertical (E2E) and horizontal (layer‑specific) flows.
Compliance & Audit Readiness
Implement tagging, traceability, and audit logging mechanisms to meet SOX, PCI, and FFIEC compliance standards.
Collaborate with compliance stakeholders to validate traceability from test case to defect and requirement.
Data Validation & Environment Management
Validate backend data flows across SOR, Domains, and Read Store using structured test data from TDP and synthetic fallback pools.
Ensure test data provisioning, reservation, and cleanup processes are automated and auditable.
Collaboration & Governance
Participate in cross‑vendor syncs, QA CoE reviews, and scorecard evaluations.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to framework enhancements and standardization efforts.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in backend or mainframe automation.
Hands‑on experience with Automation Anywhere, IBM HATS, or equivalent mainframe automation tools.
Proficiency in Java and scripting for CLI‑based automation.
Strong understanding of Robot Framework, metadata‑driven execution, and YAML/JSON‑based test suite generation.
Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.
Familiarity with test data management tools like TDP and synthetic data provisioning.
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI, FFIEC) and audit traceability practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services or regulated environments.
Exposure to observability tools like Allure and ReportPortal.
Familiarity with cross‑vendor execution models and RACI‑based governance.
Contact Mohammed Dastagir Resource Manager Saxon Global Inc.
Please share your updated resume and expected rate for this position.
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