Sr. Software Engineer

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Job Description Summary:

The Senior Software Engineer will provide technical leadership in the architecture, design, and implementation. You are an Agile problem solver and has an appetite for building and delivering innovative software solutions, that delivers excellent business value to our customers. The role requires deep technology expertise, advanced analysis skills, a proven ability to work collaboratively with product and business development teams on product and solutions technical strategy in a communications setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Programming, conducting code reviews, and testing software as needed, ensuring quality of deliverables

• Execute various forms of testing – unit, system, regression, integration, performance, volume

• Work with support in diagnosing, reproducing, and resolving customer issues.

• Acts as the technical subject matter expert for a product domain.

• Quantify and communicate work estimates and risks to direct management

• Handle multiple competing priorities with minimal help

• Understand features as a whole and able to break down larger stories and features into tasks

• Ensures all tasks are completed thoroughly and that any work done is tested, unit tested, documented, and meets quality standards

• Participate in internal projects and other work as directed

Required Qualifications:

• 5-10+ years of software engineering experience

• Expert in Mainframe assembler programming

• Knowledge of IBM z/OS internals, storage and file systems (VSAM, zFS etc.)

• Experience in Problem diagnosis, dump reading and debugging (with IPCS a plus)

• z/OS utilities, JCL and REXX

• Committed to Rocket's core values of empathy, humanity, trust and love

Desired skills:

• DB2 experience

• CICS experience

• ChangeMan experience

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The base salary range for this role is $124,556.33 - $155,695.33 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:

Extensive paid time off programs (paid holidays, sick, and unlimited vacation time)

Healthcare coverage options to fit you (and your family's) needs

Retirement savings, with matching contributions by Rocket Software

Life and disability coverage

Leadership and skills training opportunities

Two paid work days for off-site training

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us

Companies around the world trust Rocket to solve their most complex business challenges by powering their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data. We help extend the value of these assets, enabling our customers to embrace the potential of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and the innovations of tomorrow. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands rely on every day.

At Rocket, software is about more than just code—it's about people. We are passionate problem-solvers, working to make a difference for others. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. Whether we're serving our customers, partners, or fellow Rocketeers, we are committed to treating everyone with the respect and care they deserve.

Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and has 20 offices worldwide, bringing people and technology together to build a better future.