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Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Proven software engineering expertise, 8+ years in software development
  • Proficiency in Agile Tools (Jira, GitHub, VSCode)
  • Hands-on experience with Linux environments
  • Experience designing, building, or extending automated test systems or frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Understand end-user requirements
  • Own product quality across the full lifecycle
  • Architect, extend, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks
  • Partner closely with developers and product owners to improve testability and usability

About the company

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Rocket Software

Computer Software / SaaS

Rocket Software is the global technology leader and partner of choice empowering the world's leading businesses on their modernization journeys, spanning core systems to the cloud. Trusted by over 12,500 customers, 750 partners, and more than 3,000 employees around the world, Rocket Software empowers companies to maximize their data, applications, and infrastructure to deliver critical services that power our modern world. Rocket Software is a privately held U.S. corporation headquartered in the Boston area with centers of excellence strategically located throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Rocket Software is a portfolio company of Bain Capital Private Equity.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryComputer Software / SaaS
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

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 longterm 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 realworld 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 responsibilityA 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 people@rocketsoftware.com.  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!

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