<p>We are looking for a skilled QA Analyst with expertise in the finance realm to join our team in Southern California. In this long-term contract role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability, compliance, and performance of critical account servicing systems. The position requires hands-on experience with mainframe testing environments and a strong ability to work within complex systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Validate upgrades to the Customer Account Servicing System by executing structured test plans and performing manual script-based testing.</p><p>• Analyze system updates and classify them into enhancements, corrections, or regulatory changes while determining the appropriate testing methods.</p><p>• Conduct regression testing by planning and executing tests for impacted processes, ensuring compatibility between base code and custom modules.</p><p>• Develop and run detailed test scripts in Quality Center for both batch processing and online components, focusing on calculations, error handling, and system integrity.</p><p>• Execute full file production parallel tests by reconciling output files and documenting results.</p><p>• Collaborate with developers and operations teams to identify, record, and resolve defects, ensuring system stability.</p><p>• Coordinate business reviews for regulatory changes and enhancements, capturing approvals and maintaining traceability to test results.</p><p>• Manage and maintain audit-ready documentation, including test scripts, defect logs, and change control records.</p><p>• Prepare and curate test data, batch input files, and account information for mainframe testing environments.</p><p>• Drive root cause analysis for defects and escalate issues as needed while maintaining compliance with established practices.</p>
