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Job Description Summary:
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Rocket’s Data Modernization Business Unit enables organizations to effectively manage, govern, and unlock the full value of their enterprise data. Building on a strong legacy of innovation and industry leadership, Rocket continues to be recognized as a trusted pioneer in data solutions.
As part of our ongoing investment in this strategic platform, we are driving a significant modernization effort to expand its capabilities, support emerging use cases, and scale to meet the needs of a growing customer base.
As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will be a key contributor within our development teams. You will quickly develop a deep understanding of complex system behaviour and take clear ownership of product quality. You’ll help mentor junior team members, challenge quality assumptions, and collaborate closely with development and product partners to deliver robust, performant, and reliable software.
You’ll work on technically deep products operating in complex applications supported on Linux and mainframe environments. Experience with IMS or CICS, scripting languages, and test automation frameworks will provide a strong foundation. We also welcome candidates with backgrounds in application development, or production support who are motivated to grow in a specialized and challenging testing domain.
Position Reports to: Sr. Software Engineering Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand end-user requirements.
- Document and communicate on technical topics without direction.
- Work under limited direction of a manager and/or team lead to implementing software enhancements, correcting defects, and/or creating new products.
- Own product quality across the full lifecycle—from early design through release and ongoing supportability.
- Architect, extend, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks for supported platforms and performance solutions.
- Treat test automation as software engineering, applying sound design principles, reviews, and a focus on long‑term maintainability.
- Partner closely with developers and product owners to improve testability, usability, and system resilience.
- Validate not only functional correctness, but also performance, scalability, failure modes, user experience, and operational behaviour.
- Apply deep system knowledge to influence product design decisions before defects are introduced.
- Continuously evolve test strategy as system complexity and real‑world customer usage grows.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven software engineering expertise, 8+ years in software development.
- Proficiency in Agile Tools (Jira, GitHub, VSCode).
- Good understanding of trade-offs in solving problems that have variable levels of complexity.
- Hands-on experience with Linux environments.
- Experience designing, building, or extending automated test systems or frameworks (not just writing individual test cases).
- Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages commonly used for automation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Can-do attitude.
- Hands-on experience with mainframe environments (z/OS).
- Solid understanding of SDLC and CI/CD processes, with experience writing code that includes comprehensive unit test coverage.
- Experience working with the Federal Government in Australia.
- Experience with distributed systems and enterprise-scale applications.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn deeply in a technically demanding domain.
- Background in mainframe systems programming or application development.
- Exposure to performance, capacity, or analytics software.
- Experience diagnosing production issues and feeding those learnings back into automated test coverage.
The successful applicant will bring strong technical judgement, an architectural mindset, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for working in a highly collaborative, technically deep engineering environment. You’ll also demonstrate a proactive approach to researching, evaluating, and applying new technologies, processes, and practices to continuously improve product quality.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Travel Requirements:
0 - 10%
Information Security:
Information security is everyone’s responsibility. A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.
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.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.
As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.
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 [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Skills Required
- 8+ years software development or proven software engineering expertise
- Proficiency with Agile tools: Jira, GitHub, VSCode
- Hands-on experience with Linux environments
- Experience designing, building, or extending automated test systems or frameworks
- Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages commonly used for automation
- Ability to document and communicate technical topics without direction
- Good understanding of trade-offs in solving complex problems
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Hands-on experience with mainframe environments (IMS or CICS, z/OS)
- Solid understanding of SDLC and CI/CD processes and unit test coverage
- Experience with distributed systems and enterprise-scale applications
- Experience diagnosing production issues and incorporating learnings into automated tests
- Exposure to performance, capacity, or analytics software
- Experience working with the Federal Government in Australia
Rocket Software Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including major plan options and HSA-compatible choices with employer contributions. Health insurance quality is framed as a meaningful component of overall total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized as generous and usable, and remote-friendly flexibility further supports work–life balance. Paid time off is repeatedly treated as a standout element of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include access to a 401(k) with an employer match and Roth 401(k) availability. Retirement offerings are described as typical for the industry and contribute positively to total rewards.
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What We Do
Rocket Software empowers organizations to create legendary impact in the world through innovation in legacy technologies. With deep expertise in IBM Z, IBM Power, and database and connectivity solutions, Rocket solutions power tens of thousands of global businesses, solving real problems and making real-world impact. With more than 70% of the world’s IT workload running on legacy platforms, Rocket helps companies and public-sector organizations innovate using the technology and data they already have, so they can always be ready for what comes next. Rocket customers include 44 of the Fortune 50, representing industries including Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, Retail and Insurance. A Bain Capital portfolio company, Rocket is headquartered in the Boston area with centers of excellence strategically located throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
