<p>Our client is a leader in their industry and seeing a QA Analyst with expertise in automotive finance, specifically QA with Mainframe experience to join our team in Southern California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and performance of our mainframe-based Customer Account Servicing System. This position involves working on complex systems and requires a hands-on approach to manual testing, defect identification, and test process optimization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Validate updates and upgrades to the Customer Account Servicing System to ensure compliance and functionality.</p><p>• Analyze system bundles to classify changes as enhancements, corrections, or regulatory updates, and select appropriate testing methods.</p><p>• Develop and execute manual test scripts in Quality Center for batch processes, online components, and interface impacts.</p><p>• Perform production file comparisons by replaying data through batch processes and documenting output discrepancies.</p><p>• Plan and implement test enhancements for custom modules to ensure compatibility and stability.</p><p>• Collaborate with business stakeholders to review regulatory items and obtain necessary approvals.</p><p>• Maintain detailed documentation linking test scripts, defects, approvals, and results for audit readiness.</p><p>• Identify and report system defects, conduct root-cause analyses, and work with developers to resolve issues.</p><p>• Manage and organize test data, batch input files, and credentials for mainframe testing environments.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to change control practices and maintain traceability throughout the testing process.</p>