Rocket Software - Software Engineer III - System Programming

<p><p><b>Job Description Summary : </b><br/><br/>The Software Engineer-III designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products.<br/><br/>Develops software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.<br/><br/>Determines softwares compatibility with hardware and/or influences software's design in relation to hardware.<br/><br/><b>Job Overview : </b><br/><br/>The Software Engineer-III designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><b>Required Qualifications : </b><br/><br/>- 10+ years of professional experience in z/OS systems programming, security, or product engineering.<br/><br/>- Strong proficiency in IBM Assembler and REXX.<br/><br/>- Deep understanding of z/OS internals (APF, SVC, PC, cross-memory services, control blocks).<br/><br/>- Demonstrated expertise in system dump reading and analysis.<br/><br/>- Exposure to RACF, ACF2, and Top Secretwith working knowledge of security profiles, rules, and access controls.<br/><br/>- Solid debugging and problem-solving skills in complex mainframe environments.<br/><br/>- Ability to work independently at a mid-senior level, while collaborating closely with global, cross-functional teams.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Qualifications : </b><br/><br/>- Experience with project management tools like Jira.<br/><br/>- Prior contribution to security-focused mainframe tools or utilities.<br/><br/>- Excellent communication skills for working with distributed engineering teams and enterprise customers.<br/></p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)