Rocket Software - Software Engineer III - System Programming

Job Description Summary :

The Software Engineer-III 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.

Determines softwares compatibility with hardware and/or influences software's design in relation to hardware.

Job Overview :

The Software Engineer-III 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. Determines softwares compatibility with hardware and/or influences software's design in relation to hardware.

Required Qualifications :

- 10+ years of professional experience in z/OS systems programming, security, or product engineering.

- Strong proficiency in IBM Assembler and REXX.

- Deep understanding of z/OS internals (APF, SVC, PC, cross-memory services, control blocks).

- Demonstrated expertise in system dump reading and analysis.

- Exposure to RACF, ACF2, and Top Secretwith working knowledge of security profiles, rules, and access controls.

- Solid debugging and problem-solving skills in complex mainframe environments.

- Ability to work independently at a mid-senior level, while collaborating closely with global, cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with project management tools like Jira.

- Prior contribution to security-focused mainframe tools or utilities.

- Excellent communication skills for working with distributed engineering teams and enterprise customers.