Lead Software Engineer (QA)

The global data privacy software market is projected to grow from $2.36 billion in 2022 to $25.85 billion by 2029. 

So, if you are searching for an innovative career, then the cybersecurity industry might just be the one for you. Protegrity, an international provider of data protection solutions, is looking for new team members who want to make an impact in a company that prioritizes something we all care about: our privacy.

We need people who recognize the opportunity, can plan effectively, take action and execute in the enterprise marketplace with our intuitive, diverse, and future-forward global teams. 

So, are you up for collaborating with the best in data security?

Join us on this journey and make an impact with one of the top 25 global software providers. We look forward to making our world become a better place with you on our team. 

Apply and discover what’s next today!

Protegrity is seeking a passionate and talented Lead Software Engineer QA to join our R&D, File Protector Team.

Data Privacy is important to all of us. At Protegrity our products make this possible in rest, in motion and in view for some of the largest companies in the world. Protegrity puts our customers in the best possible position to choose how they want to protect their data and make it private. Thanks to the centralized management and transparency of our platform- a “single pane of glass”- teams can see where the data resides and what its purpose is. Unlike other data protection options, the Protegrity data Protection Platform clarifies the state of data so organizations can choose how to protect it and keep it private using the full range of methods from basic monitoring and dynamic data masking to highly secure vaultless tokenization.

Since our founding over 10 years ago, we are fully vested in helping clients protect their information.  Whether encrypting, tokenizing, or applying privacy methods, our platform secures the data behind the many operational systems that drive the day-to-day functions of business, as well as the analytical systems behind decision-making, personalized customer experiences, and AI modeling. All of this propels businesses forward by fueling innovation and giving clients a competitive advantage over less savvy competitors. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a global team with a product that the business marketplace MUST have in place in order to do business. 

 

This job is for you if:

As a Lead Software Engineer QA, you will contribute to testing and automating the test cases, performance benchmarking the Data security software in a fast-paced Agile environment. This position is perfect for smart technical individuals who enjoy working in file system technologies for Linux OS, niche technologies of Cloud, Containers , Kubernetes, working in a team of talented engineers and being part of end-to-end product delivery cycle.

As a Lead Software Engineer QA with Protegrity’ s talented team you will contribute to manual and automation testing, product/build releases in a fast-paced Agile environment. This position is perfect for strong technical individuals who enjoy working in file system technologies for Linux OS and excited to be part of end-to-end product delivery life cycle.

To qualify, you should have 8+ years of relevant experience in testing and automation of the different File System

(Local, NFS ,CIFS, etc). You should be highly versatile with basics of C programming, Linux command line , Python and Shell scripting. You must be in touch with the latest trends in technology.

Responsibilities:

· Contribute to testing, automating the File Protector Product in Python/ Schell script

· Contributes to appropriate software testing methods, standards, tools to achieve well engineered outcome

Ability to work independently by applying testing practices used by the team including usage of automation frameworks, performance benchmarking tools, system monitoring tools, designing the test case for testing new features implemented in the product, product release certification etc.

· Participating in Agile practices of the team as an individual contributor and a team player

· Adaptability to learn and enhance skills in the domain of data security alongside the products technical environment like OS, cloud technology, container orchestration, native programming language of the environment, hardware etc.

· Ability to review work of peer engineers alongside being an individual contributor

· Excellent collaboration abilities within and across teams for technical requirements and product module dependencies

· Ability to be a good team player and soft skilled person

Qualification

· Bachelors/Masters Degree in BE(CS/IT)/MCA

8+ years of engineering experience in software testing

· Proficiency on computer science concepts and programming in basics of C, Python and Shell scripting

· Experience on Linux OS

· Should have knowledge about File system (NFS, CIFS, XFS) and good hands on Linux command line  tools.

· Should consistently work on improving the product quality and usability

· Should be able to work independently with minimum support from Team Member

· Should demonstrate innovative ways of testing the Product

· Should focus on  memory, cpu, disk, io, etc. parameter while testing the software product

· Should have good understanding of sockets, secured sockets, TCP/IP & other networking protocols

· Familiarity to CI/CD systems and build automation tools. Knowledge of Jenkins  preferred.

· Strong at software testing and automating the test case

· Hands on knowledge about source code management tools like GIT

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with good rapport and collaboration with teammates within the team

Desired Skills

·       Knowledge of operating systems and concepts. Linux  is the preference

·       Experience on python programming language

·       Knowledge of software performance measurements and tuning

·       Has gone through a devOps cycle, CI/CD pipelines and software test automations

·       Knowledge of cryptography and cryptographic algorithms

·       Knowledge of Agile process for product delivery

·       Good to have knowledge of working with containerized system like Docker

·       Good to have Knowledge of Public Cloud technologies like AWS/GCP/Azure

 

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 (Health/Dental/Vision)

·       Paid Time Off (PTO)

·       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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