Kforce has a client in Evansville, IN that is seeking an IBM Z Test Data Specialist. This role plays a critical role in ensuring that IBM mainframe-based applications function as expected through well-managed and valid test data. Responsibilities: * Test Data Generation: Creating and managing realistic test data for application testing on mainframes, often ensuring it is anonymized to meet compliance regulations * Data Validation: Ensuring that the data being used in tests accurately reflects real-world scenarios and that the system functions correctly with the given test data * JCL Scripting: Writing, modifying, and troubleshooting JCL scripts to manage batch processes, such as test data creation, running COBOL programs, or handling I/O operations * Support COBOL Testing: Assisting with COBOL application testing by providing relevant test data, reviewing COBOL code logic, and ensuring correct outputs during testing * Mainframe Environment Maintenance: Maintaining mainframe environments for testing, including managing datasets, job schedules, and resource allocation * Data Anonymization: Implementing strategies to anonymize production data to protect sensitive information when used in testing environments