Description
Modis is currently seeking a Mainframe Performance Testing Manager for an exciting long-term contract opportunity with our large financial client in the downtown Chicago area. Located conveniently near Union Station, this role is perfect for suburban commuters and city-dwellers alike!
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our client has recently gone through an enterprise merger and has quite a few applications underperforming due to the additional volume usage and load. These applications are all Mainframe-based and are in need of some serious TLC. This position is for a Project Manager to plan and manage the end to end performance testing initiatives for all Legacy-based Mainframe applications to increate response time, productivity, and of course the magic word: ROI.
This is a Manager-level position, which will entail first and foremost large-scale project planning and budgeting, facilitating and ensuring deliverables, meeting milestones and managing all the performance testing resources.
Technically, we are seeking resources for have 8-10+ years of Mainframe Application capacity and performance testing with a focus on CICS AND Loadrunner. This is not a hands-on tester position, it is a Manager role; however, this person will need to have had extensive background experience in conducting testing in order to properly understand and manage the deliverables.
The ideal individual would have started as a QA tester and held progressively more senior positions throughout the past 7-10 years. We're looking for a business savvy individual who understands the large-picture of ROI and long-term growth and can successfully plan and manage projects.
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Required Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years IT experience
- 2+ years in a QA Manager or Senior Project Manager capacity
- 5+ years of Mainframe application performance and load testing using CICS and Loadrunner/Performance Center
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple high profile projects, deliverables, budgets and project resources
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY
Local Chicago candidates preferred for face to face interviews. Qualified applicants can send MS Word resumes, contact information and compensation expectations to Heather Thompson.