Nextgen Academy Pune

Its fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what theyre doing!

Job Description Summary:

At Rocket Software we build world-class enterprise-grade software and help organizations across all industries tackle complex IT challenges in infrastructure data and applications. Founded in 1990 and today we are a global software development vendor supporting over 12500 companies and 750 partners worldwide.

We put people first in everything we do and our core values of Empathy Humanity Trust and Love guide how we work grow and innovate.

Now were inviting early-career technologists to start their next big adventure through Rockets NextGen Academy a six-month paid training and career development program designed to prepare you for a future in enterprise software.

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Learn from expert engineers and mentors.
• Work on real-world projects used by some of the worlds largest companies.
• Build in-demand technical and professional skills.
• Join a collaborative cohort of learners and future leaders.

Youll be paid during the training period and upon successful completion you may be offered a full-time role in one of our Engineering Teams such as Software Engineering Quality Assurance or Technical Support.

Our Pune NextGen Academy kicks off in June 2026. This is a full-time in-office opportunity at our Pune development center.

WhatYoullDo:

As a NextGen Academy trainee you will:

• Participate in a paid full-time training program focused on software engineering operating systems quality assurance and enterprise technologies.
• Learn core programming languages and tools used in large-scale software systems.
• Work on individual and team assignments to solve real-worldbusiness problems.
• Collaborate with teammates across departments and global locations.
• Receive ongoing mentorship feedback and learning opportunities throughoutthe 6-month program.

What Were Looking For:

Required:

• A B.E / B. Tech - ComputerScience IT degree or a related field.
• Recent university graduates or coding enthusiasts.
• Strong evidence of coding experience - academic personal or commercial.
• Proficiency in Java or Python programming languages.
• Passionate about coding and/testing as evident by previous participation in internships bootcamps academic work personal projects or open-source contributions (e.g. coding at home building apps contributing to GitHub).
• Curiosity self-motivationand eagerness to learn about systems networks andsoftwareengineering.
• Acollaborativemindset and strong communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Basic knowledge of AI or Machine Learning.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms likeAWS or Azure.
• Exposure of Windows Unix Linux or z/OS environments.
• Awareness of Agile and Scrum development methodologies.

What We Offer:

• Structured full-time training experience (40 hours a week) for 6 months.
• Competitive compensation throughout the Academy program.
• In-person cohort-based learning at our Pune development center.
• Mentorship from our industry experts and access to Rockets global community.
• A mission-driven inclusive culture that values growth curiosity and collaboration.
• Opportunity for full-time employment upon successful completion of the Academy.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances ongoing background checks which includes criminal history and global sanctions check.

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 case-by-case basis.

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