Mainframe QA Analyst | IT Payments

Job Description

Natixis in Portugal is currently seeking a Mainframe QA Analyst to join its Payments team, within the IT (Information Technologies) department. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the product meets the client requirements.
• Analyze specifications in order to build a Testing strategy.
• Participate in the estimation of test effort considering expected quality and cost.
• Specify (functional and non-functional) test scenarios and test cases for verification and proposes testability requirements.
• Plan, create, update and execute test cases based on use cases and scenarios for each new feature or bug fixes and reports on test execution and defect re-test progress.
• Report, track bugs/defect found using the company tools.
• Keep up-to-date with the Industry and best practice trends, using insights to implement new processes and initiatives in the organization.
• Actively engage in and apply various development methodologies, to effectively collaborate, contributing for successful delivery as well as improving the development process.
• Support more junior Analysts by sharing knowledge, providing technical guidance, and providing constructive feedback to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that promotes learning and growth.
• Have a good overview on Business stakes being source of proposals for solutions improvements/understand the ecosystem.

Qualifications

Hard Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in mainframe, specifically with COBOL (mandatory).
• Knowledge in JCL and DB2 (plus).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is advantageous.
• Proficient in English (mandatory).
• Proficient in French (plus).

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

We will only consider CVs in English.

Additional Information

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration.