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Intelligent processes run on ARIS The ARIS Suite empowers you to achieve operational excellence by providing clear visibility into your operations, enabling you to create outstanding processes, and ensure close monitoring of your business to achieve long-term success. Champions rely on top-notch processes and need the right tools to stay ahead. With ARIS as your companion, theres no limit to what you can achieve. Since 1992, ARIS has been a pioneer and leader in Business Process Analysis and Process Mining. ARIS serves as the backbone for transforming, optimizing, and controlling how you run your business. Trusted by thousands of leading organizations worldwide, ARIS is the essential companion on your journey to sustainable success. Be you, join us. We are currently seeking a QA Engineer to join our ARIS team in Chennai. ARIS is the market leading solution for the design and optimization of business processes. Being part of the team you will get to know all phases of software development: from design to implementation, testing and validation. New technologies and trends play an important role for the success of our products as well as our own innovations. About The Job As a member of the international ARIS R&D and Cloud Operation team, you will work on our world-leading ARIS Cloud products and services Acting as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer for daily quality assurance tasks based on the quality objectives of the project Accompaniment of the entire product life cycle, from requirements analysis to testing and deployment in the cloud Planning and implementation of quality assurance activities / tests (validation, function, load, performance) Capturing, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting of quality objectives Reporting on the quality status of the project to project responsible Contribution to continuous process improvement by analyzing the processes carried out in the project Working in a software development process based on the principles of Lean and Agile in international teams About You Bachelor/Master in Computer Science or comparable degree Experience in the field of software development and software quality assurance Knowledge of quality standards, agile software development, ISO9001 would be an advantage Knowledge of the use of tools in relation to requirements, architecture, testing and configuration management is an advantage Experience of programming (Java), Github, CI / CD pipelines, hyperscaler (AWS, Azure) is an advantage High degree of technical affinity, teamwork and communication skills Enjoyment of working in an agile team and taking on personal responsibility Ideally, you already have experience with modern cloud technologies (NoSQL, Docker, Kubernetes) Very good English skills, both written and spoke What You Can Expect Earn competitive total compensation and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits. Enjoy time and location flexibility with our Hybrid Working Model, which allows a remote workshare of up to 60%. Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year. Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment. Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life s most common but difficult challenges.

Software AG helps companies to manage and optimize their operations, infrastructure and technology with products that simplify complexity, increase transparency and prepare organizations for change. Trusted by the world s best brands for more than 50 years, Software AG s AI-enabled process intelligence, application development, high-performance database, and strategic portfolio management solutions are used by banks, retailers, manufacturers, governments and more. Software AG s Adabas database & Natural development platform are used by the world s leading organizations to build and deploy high-performance, mission-critical applications for IBM Z , Linux and cloud. Governments and businesses (in finance, manufacturing, retail and more) tailor these applications to give their organization a distinct competitive advantage and optimize them to meet the most demanding operational service level agreements. With a pledge to innovate Adabas & Natural to 2050 and beyond, we ensure our customer s mission-critical Adabas & Natural applications are Future ready. Now. Be you, join us . In this exiting field we are looking for a Senior Database Security Specialist - Db2 for z/OS who will join our mainframe infrastructure team to collaborate with product developers & clients to understand COBOL-Db2 security mapping & recommend security mapping for Java-Db2 environments and enhance in-house Db2 for z/OS test infrastructure. Essential Skills Expertise in Db2 for z/OS security pertaining to COBOL-Db2 applications & Java-Db2 applications including local and remote data serving Expertise in application database administration including design, planning & implementation of various aspects of database management (physical structure, logical design, SQL programming & performance) Solid experience in System database administration, system parameters and configurations Experienced in working with COBOL-Db2 and Java-Db2 mission critical applications in large customer environments under high security standards Open to collaborate and support clients, product developers & testers and product service & support staff Ability to understand customer s COBOL-Db2 application environments and recommend system & security configurations for an equivalent Java-Db2 application environments Ability to create Db2 database instances to simulate various Db2 security settings, typically present in large enterprises running COBOL-Db2 applications under high security standards Recommend tailored trusted context creations from only reads Db2 over read-write Db2 up to creates objects in Db2 Minimum Requirements: Bachelor s degree from reputed institutions, but master s degree is preferred 15+ years of system programming experience in the above-mentioned topics Ability to collaborative and maintain good interpersonal relationships Good analytical and problem-solving skills with capability to multi-task Good creativity & innovation with strong quality focus Show commitment to the organization & its goals Adaptive & self-motivated to learn new skills Very good communication skills in English What s in it for you Earn competitive total compensation and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits. Enjoy time and location flexibility with our Hybrid Working Model, which allows a remote workshare of up to 60%. Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year. Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment. Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life s most common but difficult challenges.

About the role Software AG helps companies to manage and optimize their operations, infrastructure and technology with products that simplify complexity, increase transparency and prepare organizations for change. Trusted by the world s best brands for more than 50 years, Software AG s AI-enabled process intelligence, application development, high-performance database, and strategic portfolio management solutions are used by banks, retailers, manufacturers, governments and more. Software AG s Adabas database & Natural development platform are used by the world s leading organizations to build and deploy high-performance, mission-critical applications for IBM Z , Linux and cloud. Governments and businesses (in finance, manufacturing, retail and more) tailor these applications to give their organization a distinct competitive advantage and optimize them to meet the most demanding operational service level agreements. With a pledge to innovate Adabas & Natural to 2050 and beyond, we ensure our customer s mission-critical Adabas & Natural applications are Future ready. Now. Be you, join us . We are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer - Test Automation & Performance (Java on z/OS) with a sharp focus on performance validation, automation, and optimization of enterprise Java applications running on IBM z/OS mainframe systems. In this role, you will closely work with developers, ensuring that both functional correctness and non-functional performance metrics are continuously met and exceeded. Your expertise in automating test environments, analyzing JVM-level and system-level performance, and driving test efficiency in high-throughput mainframe ecosystems will be critical to our mission of delivering scalable, optimized, and resilient enterprise systems. Essential Skills Design and implement automated test frameworks for performance, integration, and system-level testing of Java and of Cobol applications on z/OS, focusing on speed, scalability, and efficiency. Partner with development to establish early performance baselines, define SLA/SLO thresholds, and proactively identify performance regressions. Automate the provisioning and configuration of performance test environments in z/OS, including Java runtimes, USS scripts, DB2 data, and WLM policies. Execute and analyze load, stress, and endurance tests using native and third-party tools; interpret JVM GC logs, heap dumps, CPU usage, and z/OS SMF/RMF metrics. Build validation harnesses for Java services utilizing JNI, JDBC, SQLJ, and DB2 for z/OS - optimized for performance-sensitive test scenarios. Use tools like OMEGAMON, MainView, RMF Monitor, and custom scripts to track system resource consumption, memory contention, and processor utilization (including zIIP/zAAP offload efficiency). Integrate performance validations into CI/CD pipelines and gate releases based on strict performance metrics and KPIs. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field. 5+ years in software QA, with at least 3 years focused on performance testing in IBM z/OS environments. Proficient in Java application testing, especially Java applications deployed on USS (UNIX System Services) under z/OS. Strong knowledge of JVM tuning, including GC strategies, heap configuration, threading behavior, and WLM class optimization on z/OS. Expertise in test automation using scripting languages (e.g., Rexx, Shell, Python) and job control (JCL) on mainframe systems. Proven experience with performance diagnostics tools like IBM OMEGAMON, RMF, SMF, SDSF, and JVM dump analysis tools. Experience validating Java-native and JNI-integrated modules, as well as DB2 for z/OS workloads via SQLJ/JDBC. What s in it for you Earn competitive total compensation and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits. Enjoy time and location flexibility with our Hybrid Working Model, which allows a remote workshare of up to 60%. Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year. Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment. Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life s most common but difficult challenges. #LI-PK1

About the role Software AG helps companies to manage and optimize their operations, infrastructure and technology with products that simplify complexity, increase transparency and prepare organizations for change. Trusted by the world s best brands for more than 50 years, Software AG s AI-enabled process intelligence, application development, high-performance database, and strategic portfolio management solutions are used by banks, retailers, manufacturers, governments and more. Software AG s Adabas database & Natural development platform are used by the world s leading organizations to build and deploy high-performance, mission-critical applications for IBM Z , Linux and cloud. Governments and businesses (in finance, manufacturing, retail and more) tailor these applications to give their organization a distinct competitive advantage and optimize them to meet the most demanding operational service level agreements. With a pledge to innovate Adabas & Natural to 2050 and beyond, we ensure our customer s mission-critical Adabas & Natural applications are Future ready. Now. Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior COBOL Developer - IBM z/OS Mainframe (Online Applications) with strong expertise in developing and maintaining mission-critical, enterprise-grade applications on IBM z/OS Mainframe systems. The successful candidate will have deep experience working with online applications under CICS, as well as a proven track record in performance optimization within high-volume environments. Essential Skills Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical, enterprise-grade COBOL online applications under CICS that interact with VSAM datasets and Db2 databases. Analyze and improve complex mainframe programs, with a focus on functionality, efficient data access and throughput. Create and optimize SQL queries and access paths for Db2 to support high-performance transactions and online processing. Collaborate with system architects, business analysts, and QA teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions. Support and troubleshoot production issues related to data access, functionality, performance, and online execution. Document technical designs, workflows, and system configurations. Minimum Requirements: 7+ years of experience developing COBOL applications on IBM z/OS Mainframe. Strong expertise in online applications under CICS Strong expertise with VSAM (KSDS, ESDS, RRDS) and Db2 (SQL, DCLGEN, BIND/REBIND). Familiarity with tools such as File-AID, IBM Debug Tool/Expeditor, Endevor, and SPUFI/DSNTEP2. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. What s in it for you Earn competitive total compensation and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits. Enjoy time and location flexibility with our Hybrid Working Model, which allows a remote workshare of up to 60%. Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year. Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment. Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life s most common but difficult challenges. #LI-PK1

About the role Software AG helps companies to manage and optimize their operations, infrastructure and technology with products that simplify complexity, increase transparency and prepare organizations for change. Trusted by the world s best brands for more than 50 years, Software AG s AI-enabled process intelligence, application development, high-performance database, and strategic portfolio management solutions are used by banks, retailers, manufacturers, governments and more. Software AG s Adabas database & Natural development platform are used by the world s leading organizations to build and deploy high-performance, mission-critical applications for IBM Z , Linux and cloud. Governments and businesses (in finance, manufacturing, retail and more) tailor these applications to give their organization a distinct competitive advantage and optimize them to meet the most demanding operational service level agreements. With a pledge to innovate Adabas & Natural to 2050 and beyond, we ensure our customer s mission-critical Adabas & Natural applications are Future ready. Now. Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced and performance-driven Senior Java Developer on z/OS (Jopaz Performance) with specialized expertise in IBM z/OS mainframe environments. This role goes beyond conventional Java development we need someone who understands how to engineer high-performance, low-latency Java applications that run natively on the z/OS platform and integrate seamlessly with legacy enterprise systems. This position requires deep knowledge of Java in the context of z/OS internals, particularly in the areas of Java Native Interface (JNI), database interaction (JDBC, SQLJ), and system-level performance tuning. You will work with both legacy and modern components to develop robust, high-throughput services that are critical to enterprise operations. Essential Skills Develop and optimize Java-based applications running natively on IBM z/OS UNIX System Services (USS). Analyze and improve performance at the JVM level, focusing on memory usage, tuning, and CPU cycles on z/OS. Integrate Java applications with native z/OS components using JNI, C/C++, and LE (Language Environment) interfaces. Implement efficient data access solutions using JDBC, SQLJ, and DB2 for z/OS best practices. Collaborate closely with z/OS systems programmers, DBAs, and COBOL/CICS developers to ensure reliable and performant interoperability. Review SMF records, RMF reports, and monitor WLM metrics to guide tuning and system integration. Develop and maintain shell scripts, JCL jobs, and support automation for Java workloads on z/OS. Drive initiatives to modernize legacy systems using Java and hybrid integration models. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of professional Java development experience, with 5+ years specifically on IBM z/OS. Deep knowledge of JVM performance tuning on z/OS, including heap sizing, GC policies, zAAP/zIIP processor utilization, and WLM workload classification. Strong proficiency with JNI for interfacing Java with COBOL/C/C++ modules. Expertise in JDBC, SQLJ, DB2 for z/OS, and mainframe database performance tuning. Solid hands-on experience with USS (UNIX System Services), JCL, and TSO/ISPF. Working knowledge of LE (Language Environment) and how Java integrates with native z/OS programs. Familiarity with SMF, RMF, SDSF, and performance analysis tools like IBM OMEGAMON, MainView, or BMC tools. What s in it for you Earn competitive total compensation and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits. Enjoy time and location flexibility with our Hybrid Working Model, which allows a remote workshare of up to 60%. Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year. Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment. Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life s most common but difficult challenges.

About the role Software AG helps companies to manage and optimize their operations, infrastructure and technology with products that simplify complexity, increase transparency and prepare organizations for change. Trusted by the world s best brands for more than 50 years, Software AG s AI-enabled process intelligence, application development, high-performance database, and strategic portfolio management solutions are used by banks, retailers, manufacturers, governments and more. Software AG s Adabas database & Natural development platform are used by the world s leading organizations to build and deploy high-performance, mission-critical applications for IBM Z , Linux and cloud. Governments and businesses (in finance, manufacturing, retail and more) tailor these applications to give their organization a distinct competitive advantage and optimize them to meet the most demanding operational service level agreements. With a pledge to innovate Adabas & Natural to 2050 and beyond, we ensure our customer s mission-critical Adabas & Natural applications are Future ready. Now. Be you, join us . We are looking for an experienced and Senior Developer - Java on IBM z/OS (Online Applications) with specialized expertise in IBM z/OS mainframe environments, especially for online applications under CICS. This role goes beyond conventional Java development we need someone who understands how to engineer high-performance, low-latency Java applications that run natively on the z/OS platform and integrate seamlessly with legacy enterprise systems. This position requires deep knowledge of Java in the context of z/OS internals, particularly in the areas of Java Native Interface (JNI), database interaction (JDBC, SQLJ), and system-level online performance. You will work with both legacy and modern components to develop robust, high-throughput services that are critical to enterprise operations. Essential Skills Develop and optimize Java-based applications running natively on IBM z/OS in online mode under CICS Analyze and improve performance at the JVM level, focusing on memory usage, tuning, and CPU cycles on z/OS. Integrate Java applications with native z/OS components using JNI, C/C++, and LE (Language Environment) interfaces. Implement efficient data access solutions using JDBC, SQLJ, and DB2 for z/OS best practices. Collaborate closely with z/OS systems programmers, DBAs, and COBOL/CICS developers to ensure reliable and performant interoperability. Review SMF records, RMF reports, and monitor WLM metrics to guide tuning and system integration. Develop and maintain shell scripts, and support automation for Java workloads on z/OS. Drive initiatives to modernize legacy systems using Java and hybrid integration models. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of professional Java development experience, with 5+ years specifically on IBM z/OS. Deep knowledge of JVM performance tuning on z/OS, including heap sizing, GC policies, zAAP/zIIP processor utilization, and WLM workload classification. Strong proficiency with JNI for interfacing Java with COBOL/C/C++ modules. Expertise in JDBC, SQLJ, DB2 for z/OS, and mainframe database performance tuning. Solid hands-on experience with USS (UNIX System Services), JCL, and TSO/ISPF. Working knowledge of LE (Language Environment) and how Java integrates with native z/OS programs. Familiarity with SMF, RMF, SDSF, and performance analysis tools like IBM OMEGAMON, MainView, or BMC tools. What s in it for you Earn competitive total compensation and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits. Enjoy time and location flexibility with our Hybrid Working Model, which allows a remote workshare of up to 60%. Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year. Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment. Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life s most common but difficult challenges. #LI-PK1

Intelligent processes run on ARIS The ARIS Suite empowers you to achieve operational excellence by providing clear visibility into your operations, enabling you to create outstanding processes, and ensure close monitoring of your business to achieve long-term success. Champions rely on top-notch processes and need the right tools to stay ahead. With ARIS as your companion, theres no limit to what you can achieve. Since 1992, ARIS has been a pioneer and leader in Business Process Analysis and Process Mining. ARIS serves as the backbone for transforming, optimizing, and controlling how you run your business. Trusted by thousands of leading organizations worldwide, ARIS is the essential companion on your journey to sustainable success. Be you, join us. We are currently seeking a Senior QA Manager to join our ARIS team. ARIS is the leading solution for business process design and optimization. As a Senior QA Manager, you will oversee all quality assurance aspects across the product lifecycle for ARIS Cloud, guiding the team from requirements analysis to testing, deployment, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will be critical in implementing advanced quality assurance methodologies to ensure top-tier software performance. Responsibilities : Lead the global QA team in ensuring the quality of ARIS Cloud products and services across all stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Manage and drive the planning and execution of quality assurance strategies, including functional, validation, load, and performance testing. Ensure alignment of project quality objectives with overall business goals and report on the quality status to stakeholders. Monitor, analyze, and report on key quality metrics, ensuring proactive identification and resolution of issues. Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, fostering a culture of high performance and innovation within the team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, and operations, to drive product excellence. Work within an Agile development environment, applying Lean principles to enhance software quality and team efficiency. Qualifications : Bachelors or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong track record in leading QA teams for enterprise-grade applications. Proven expertise in QA methodologies, tools, and standards, with a deep understanding of ISO9001, ISO27001 and Agile practices. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control tools like GitHub, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure). Hands-on experience with programming (Java), test automation frameworks, and modern development environments is a plus. Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Docker, and Kubernetes is highly desirable. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation. Excellent English language proficiency (both written and spoken). What You Can Expect : Earn competitive total compensation and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits. Enjoy time and location flexibility with our Hybrid Working Model, which allows a remote workshare of up to 60%. Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year. Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment. Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life s most common but difficult challenges. Join us and make a significant impact in a collaborative, innovative, and agile environment. Be part of a team that values integrity, diversity, and technical excellence

As a cornerstone of our strategy to establish an independent Mechanical Design (MDE) department, you will take full technical ownership from concept through release of high performance gearbox solutions. Join us on this ambitious journey and help build a scalable, self sustaining organization that shapes the future of local gearbox development. What awaits you Pioneering Impact: Play a central role in setting up a dedicated Design team in India, empowering local engineers to lead independent gearbox development projects. Full Spectrum Responsibility: Own the end to end design process requirements, 3D CAD, D FMEA, design reviews, drawing release, production hand off and prototype testing. Global Collaboration: Work hand in hand with German headquarters, cross functional teams, suppliers and customers, ensuring highest quality and compliance with international standards. Continuous Growth: Benefit from structured training programs combining onsite workshops in Germany and remote learning, plus on the job mentoring by seasoned gearbox experts. What will you do in this role Take ownership of design deliverables for single parts and subassemblies, ensuring time , function , and quality optimized solutions aligned with customer specs and internal standards. Develop and release detailed 3D models, part drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials managing the full release process. Lead and execute D FMEAs, participate in design reviews (including supplier workshops), and drive corrective actions via 8D reports as needed. Evaluate test results, derive technical measures and feed lessons learned into updated design standards. Identify technical challenges, propose robust solutions and implement improvements Provide technical guidance and support to team members and new colleagues, fostering a collaborative, high performance culture. What do we want you to bring to this role Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Transmission Technology or equivalent; proven track record as a gearbox designer (ideally in the wind energy sector). Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (NX preferred) Hands on mentality street smart and solution oriented, with a passion for methodical problem solving and continuous self development. Excellent communication skills in English and comfortable in leading technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to foster a collaborative team environment and willingness to share knowledge and best practices to build local expertise. What do we offer when working with us Total Ownership: Own the end to end design process requirements, 3D CAD, D FMEA, design reviews, drawing release, production hand off and prototype testing. Professional Development: Access to tailored training programs, global exchange of experience and mentoring by industry leaders. Dynamic Projects: Engage with diverse gearbox projects spanning 3 MW to 12 MW, addressing everything from conceptual design to production release. Great Culture: Be part of a can do environment where it cannot be done simply isn t in our vocabulary together, we innovate and create solutions.

Supplier Quality Engineer - Wind Generator and Big casting Machining Your contact person(s) for this job posting is/are: Thirumalai Kumar T Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Develops business software applications, system software and/or IT solutions on the basis of functional specifications. Scope of position embraces both the customization or reuse/modification of system software and/or solutions as well as their development from scratch. Consults with customers in creating functional specifications and work estimates, and supports Make-or-Buy decisions. Analyses performance gaps of existing software environments and proposes measures to address efficiency problems. Is also responsible for the implementation of data-driven components supporting data modelling and engineering in the context of data analytics (Data Stewardship). Contributes and supports planning, budgeting, design and alignment of business processes and IT environment. Supports customization, analyzes programs and defines actions necessary to change logical functions. Advices business accountable management of the unit, in all IT Development related issues. Evaluates vendor solutions and / or drafts program layout to ensure proper programming phase, and performs bug verification and testing. Provides technical Support for business applications (standard software and custom development). Designs and realizes interfaces between business applications. Supports migration projects, ensures change documentation and plans and releases upgrades. Prepares, plans and may execute trainings. Supports change-related processes and the implementation of IT security guidelines. Keeps abreast of trends and industry standards in software programming, system integration and other IT development matters. Typically reports to an IT Manager or Team Leader. NB: If the candidate fulfills more the attributes of a Software Developer as described in the JF "R&D", such mapping is also permissible. Your contact person(s) for this job posting is/are: Thirumalai Kumar T Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.