Senior Manager, Software Engineering ( Mainframe Assembler , HLASM)

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Job Description Summary:

This is a technical handson position for a Software Engineering Manager who has extensive experience in mainframe (z/OS) software development preferably in a commercial software vendor environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage with executive level leadership to accomplish strategic product developmentandqualitygoals

• Inspires a culture of innovation within the team ensuring our leadership in the industry

• Leading and setting direction for design and implementation of software features/functionalitytestingcorrection of defects and/or creation of new products

• Responsible for leading the developmentand qualityassuranceteamsto review customer requirements holding design meetings conduct peer code reviews and ensuring the team is delivering the correct requirements

• Coaching and mentoring team members of all skill levels to perform optimally

• Building out the development and testingteams in the region and will be required to onboard your team and assist in training your new team members

• Ensure that bug fixes are released in a timely manner and that the development team is responsive to the global technical support team

• Implementing corporate policies regardingproductdevelopmentprocesses standards and automation and will ensure the development team is adhering to those standards to operate efficiently

• Will be highly organized and detailoriented and you must track the activity of all global developer and test staff members to ensure not only that customer expectations are met but also to plan for future innovation

• Collaborate with other Rocketeers across geographies and technologies to ensure Rocket remains the leader in the industry

• Programming conducting code reviews and testing software as needed ensuring quality of deliverables

• Execute various forms of testing unit system regression integration performance volume

• Work with support in diagnosing reproducing and resolving customer issues.

• Quantify and communicate work estimates and risks to direct management

• Handle multiple competing priorities with minimal direction

• Understand features as a whole and able to break down larger stories and features into tasks

• Ensures all tasks are completed thoroughly and that any work done is tested unit tested documented and meets quality standards

• Participate in internal projects and other work as directed

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum20 years of of software engineering experience

• Proven track record of synthesizing multiple internal and external sources of input into product requirements

• Strong leadership skills and experience successfully managing a globally dispersed team

• Experience in Agile development methodologies

• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills to deal professionally and collaboratively with all levels of the organization and across geographies

• Expert in Mainframe assembler programming

• Knowledge of IBM z/OS internals storage and file systems (VSAM zFS etc.)

• Experience in Problem diagnosis dump reading and debugging (with IPCS a plus)

• z/OS utilities JCL and REXX

• Software vendor experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills

• Maintains productivity level throughout challenges and competing demands

• Ability to prioritize work based on all parameters

• DB2 experience

• CICS experience

• ChangeMan experience

Information Security:

Information security is everyones 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.

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:or send an email to We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a casebycase basis.

If you like wild growth and working with happy enthusiastic overachievers youll enjoy your career with us!