Job Summary

The Test Manager will plan coordinate and optimize testing activities for complex enterprise solutions built on Mainframes SAP MDM NW GDS and IBM TPF platforms. The role involves defining test strategies managing test execution in a hybrid work model and ensuring high quality releases for critical business processes in the travel intermediaries domain. The Test Manager will collaborate closely with cross functional teams to deliver reliable systems.

Responsibilities

Strong Travel domain exposure across Reservations RES PSS Ticketing Fares and Pricing with hands on understanding of high volume transactional flows

Proven TPF zTPF mainframe knowledge including TPF OS internals runtime behaviour TPFDF TPF files and related tooling trace capabilities supporting critical production workflows

Solid working knowledge of GDS reservation ecosystems and common artifacts like PNR SSR TTY and end to end booking lifecycle within reservation systems





Comfortable with complex integration landscapes around Offer and Order style constructs and hybrid tech stacks including TPF Linux Windows mixes and legacy mainframe components enabling effective troubleshooting and modernization conversations

Define and maintain a comprehensive test strategy for systems built on Mainframes SAP MDM NW GDS and IBM TPF to ensure consistent quality across all releases
Plan detailed test phases including functional regression integration and system tests to achieve reliable production deployments for critical enterprise platforms
Coordinate test planning and execution across distributed teams in a hybrid work workplace to ensure alignment with project timelines and quality goals
Review business and technical requirements to design effective test scenarios that validate end to end workflows for core business capabilities
Develop detailed test cases and reusable test data sets that cover core functions edge cases performance flows and integration points across platforms
Oversee defect li

📌 Test Manager (Kolkata)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Kolkata