Mainframe - Software Development and Quality Engineer - Chennai

UPS is hiring a Mainframe - Software Development and Quality Engineer - Chennai. Level rates it ; you can apply on UPS.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Cobol, Jcl and Db2.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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Develop and execute test plans for mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS in an agile environment.

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Job Description:

Job Summary
This position provides input, support, and performs full systems life cycle management activities (e.g., analyses, technical requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation of systems and applications software, etc.). He/She participates in component and data architecture design, technology planning, and testing for Applications Development (AD) initiatives to meet business requirements. This position provides input to applications development project plans and integrations. He/She collaborates with teams and supports emerging technologies to ensure effective communication and achievement of objectives. This position provides knowledge and support for applications development, integration, and maintenance. He/She provides input to department and project teams on decisions supporting projects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute test plans for mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.
• Perform functional, regression, and integration testing on CICS transactions.
• Identify, document, and track defects using standard testing tools.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to resolve issues.

• Must be able to test and debug batch jobs (JCL).
• Must be able to perform backend testing by executing SQL queries.
• Expertise in APIs & Web Services testing
• Hands-on experience in Selenium,TestNG and Cucumber frameworks
• Expertise in Test Cases Design and Test Data management
• Expertise in tools like PostMan, SOAP UI, WinSCP, Oracle, Jenkins, GitHub and AppDynamics.
• Should be well versed with Agile testing and Continuous Testing

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or International equivalent
Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field - Preferred

Employee Type:

Permanent

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How we rate this

Mainframe - Software Development and Quality Engineer - Chennai at UPS rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Mainframe - Software Development and Quality Engineer - Chennai is an open job at UPS.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in IN - TDC 1 (IN110).
The job was posted on August 4, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by UPS. Apply on UPS

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Software DevelopmentQuality AssuranceMainframe TestingAPI TestingAgile TestingCobolJclDb2

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