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Job Description Summary:

The Software Engineer-I designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools. 

Job Overview:  

The Software Engineer I designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. They also seamlessly shift into the testing role as needed and are able to document bugs, verify fixes, automate test cases, and analyze regression failures.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Document, design, code, and debug features and bug fixes in multiple programming languages for the IBM Unified Management Server for z/OS (UMS)

Develop on a code base shared by and affecting multiple global teams

Develop code that supports and/or tolerates other products concurrently running on UMS

Daily (or more frequently) proactively attending/replying to customer cases

Able to actively participate and eventually drive customer calls

Simultaneously juggle demands from multiple outlets (eg, delivering code, replying to support/customers, collaborating with QA, mentoring, Jira, etc)

Maintaining and augmenting web service authentication code

Coordinate with product management to size, estimate, and plan work

Translate user stories into code

Collaborate with QA, Solutions Advisors, and other users to solve bugs or usability issues

Build subject matter expertise within the current product domain.

Deliver well structured, tested, and documented code within agreed-upon timelines.

Participate in all required meetings and agile ceremonies.

Communicate clearly in appropriate platforms (eg, technical documentation in user stories vs Slack to teammates vs customer-facing responses in case records.

Manage automated regression tests and infrastructure

Code automated test scenarios

Contribute to testing strategy of enhancements and fixes

Required Qualifications:  

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Java experience

Python experience

Experience with source control management, preferably Git

Understanding REST concepts

Able to self-teach concepts based on documentation (eg product documentation or z/OS concepts from the IBM Documentation website)

 

Optional Qualifications: 

C Experience

Experience interacting directly with customers

Experience with authentication used for exchanging data (eg, multi-factor authentication, JSON web tokens, TLS/SSL)

z/OS, ISPF, JCL, and related concepts

Db2, SQL

Experience developing REST endpoints

Experience developing front end applications (eg React)

 

 

Education: 

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information technology or related field 

 

Travel Requirements:  

<5% minimal travel 

 

 

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. 

Job Family Group:  Engineering 

Job Family: Software & Quality Assurance Engineering 

Job Profile Name: Software Engineer I 

Employee Type: Individual Contributor  

Job Level: P1 (Entry) 

The base salary range for this role is $58,794.17 - $73,492.92 /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) needsRetirement savings, with matching contributions by Rocket SoftwareLife and disability coverageLeadership and skills training opportunitiesTwo 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.

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