Mainframe Software Development Engineer In Test Software

Front Door Defense; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 109,700 - 175,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(K) participation with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Front Door Defense is seeking a Mainframe Software Development Engineer In Test to ensure release readiness through robust testing and automation. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in relevant experience and will work independently within Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

The role requires practical experience in mainframe environments, familiarity with CI/CD frameworks, and strong problem-solving skills. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $109,700 to $175,500 is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in mainframe development and testing environments.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform validation and verification testing of new features and fixes.
• Develop and execute high-quality software tests in CI environments.
• Implement and maintain robust test automation pipelines.
• Assess code coverage and resolve testing gaps.
• Automate tasks using appropriate tools and scripting.
• Ensure test pipelines are updated with the latest technologies.
• Provide Quality Assurance expertise in Agile teams.
• Coordinate with management and internal teams.

Skills

Mainframe development

Problem-solving

Job Control Language (JCL)

Scripting languages (Python, JSON, REXX)

CI/CD test automation frameworks (Jenkins)

Security protocols

REST API Automation (RestAssured)

Java and Javascript/Typescript

JUnit/TestNG framework

JMeter for Stress and Load testing

Job description

Mainframe Software Development Engineer In Test

Own end-to-end mainframe testing strategy and automation for release readiness.

Location: Lisle, Illinois, United States

Compensation: $109,700 - 175,500 USD / year

Job Tags: Software

About The Role

Software Development Engineer In Test

Experienced Software Development Engineer in Test: Plans, designs, develops and executes tests for software enhancements and fixes/patches.

Knowledge: An experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization. This job is a fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position. The position involves testing and validation of mainframe-based applications.

Job Complexity: Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

Supervision: Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.

Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.

We are looking for experienced Software Engineers in Test to participate in an Agile development environment producing functional software solutions for delivery to our customers. In this role, you should be able to work independently with little supervision while also collaborating with team members. You should have excellent organization and problem-solving skills, and experience in Agile development methodologies. The individual and team goal will be to develop high-quality software that is aligned with user needs and business objectives in a mainframe computing environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing validation and verification testing of both new features and product fixes
• Developing and executing high-quality software tests in a continuous integration environment
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining robust test automation pipelines
• Assessing code coverage and identifying/resolving testing gaps
• Automating tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
• Ensuring test pipelines are up to date with latest technologies
• Collaborating and providing Quality Assurance subject matter expertise in an Agile team environment
• Coordination with management and internal teams

Requirements

• Practical experience in mainframe development and testing environment
• Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
• Proficiency with Job Control Language (JCL) for batch workload
• Proficiency in Scripting languages (Python, JSON, REXX)
• Proficiency in CI/CD test automation frameworks (Jenkins)
• Strong understanding of Security protocols and ESMs
• Experience with REST API Automation (RestAssured) is a plus
• Experience with Java and Javascript/Typescript is a plus
• Experience with Junit/TestNG framework is a plus
• Experience with JMeter for Stress and Load testing is a plus

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00. As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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