Software Engineer Mainframe 690

At Protegrity, we lead innovation by using AI and quantum-resistant cryptography to transform data protection across cloud-native, hybrid, on-premises, open source, and SaaS environments. We leverage advanced cryptographic methods such as tokenization, format-preserving encryption, and quantum-resilient techniques to protect sensitive data.

As a global leader in data security, our mission is to ensure that data isn’t just valuable but also usable, trusted, and safe.

Protegrity offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation and collaboration, with the ability to make a meaningful impact on the industry while working alongside some of the brightest minds. Together, we are redefining how the world safeguards data, enabling organizations to thrive in a GenAI era where data is the ultimate currency. If you're ready to shape the future of data security, Protegrity is the place for you.

This job is for you if:

As a Software Engineer QA Mainframe, you have 3+ years of relevant experience in testing the software; gathering requirements, set up environments, design and plan automation and test based on a general guideline locally and on the cloud. You should have strong programming skills, good debugging experience, and excellent problem-solving skills.

To be successful in this role, you must be a good team player with strong interpersonal skills. You should be committed to continuous learning and demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of your work.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creation of test requirements, test plan and test-cases.
• Owning the work of designing and developing automated tools or frameworks for highly optimized and effective test coverage.
• To work with leads, senior and junior engineers, Product Owner and Product Manager to design and develop test plans based on functional/design specifications and ensures test coverage is met, and customer scenarios are factored into testing.
• Proactively manage the impact of changes to automation, plan and optimize for its maintenance effort.
• Own the quality of your product area and will be responsible for related deliveries to customer.
• Develop a good understanding of the overall architecture of the product and be a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional in multiple time zones agile team.
• Be aware of impact of design decisions to customer upgrade paths and brings that knowledge into design discussions.
• Manage tight schedules and adapt to changing requirements.
• Support customer requests and provide Tier 2 level support to the Protegrity customer base.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of professional experience in Mainframe technologies, COBOL, JCL
• Good understanding of DB2, VSAM, REXX
• Good working knowledge of z/OS operating system architecture and network configurations
• Exceptionally strong and tenacious problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in working with client server and multi-tier systems
• Experience in SQL, configuring and tuning databases viz. DB2
• Knowledge and experience on DevOps on zOS
• Knowledge of IMS on z/OS
• Experience with z/Linux
• Prior experience supporting medium to large customers or projects.
• Working experience in z/OS High Level Assembler (HLASM) including interfacing between HLASM and C routines
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as HTTP, TCP/IP
• Knowledge and experience with Jira and Zephyr.
• Experience with SCRUM methodology

Why Choose Protegrity:

• We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package as well as the excitement, challenges, and rewards of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company.
• Become a member of a leading Data Protection, Privacy and Security company during one of the best market opportunities to come along in a generation.
• Competitive Compensation/Total Reward Packages that include:
• Health Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Annual Bonus Incentives
• Work on global projects with diverse, energetic, team members who respect each other and celebrate differences.
• Remote workforce

Working Model:

• This role is available as fully home-based and generally would require you to attend on-site meetings only occasionally based on business needs. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with generous vacation and holiday time off. All employees are also provided access to ongoing learning & development.

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace is our priority. We are committed to an environment of acceptance where you are free to bring your full self to work. All qualified applicants and current employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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