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Software Engineer - NextGen Academy

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rocket logoRocket · Newbury, UK
Full-timeHybrid2w ago
AgileCOBOLComplianceExcelJavaLinux
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Responsibilities

  • Kick off with 3 months of in-depth hands-on technical learning, designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel.
  • Work alongside experienced engineers on live projects from day one that shape the future of our COBOL and Enterprise technologies.
  • Investigate and deliver bug fixes, working closely with support teams and customers.
  • Collaborate with experts to design and develop new features for enterprise products.
  • Discuss technical requirements, write design documents, and document your work.
  • Write and manage automated tests to support the development of robust and reliable software.

Requirements

  • Required:
  • 2:1 Degree or higher in an engineering or science-based discipline.
  • Strong evidence of academic, personal, or commercial coding experience.
  • A highly personable team player who can work effectively with colleagues and customers.
  • Self-motivated and eager to learn, both independently and in a team setting.
  • Experience coding in COBOL, C, C++, C#, or Java.
  • Interest in and participation in personal coding projects or open-source contributions.
  • Good working knowledge of Windows, Unix, or Linux environments.
  • Awareness of Agile and Scrum development methodologies.

Benefits

In-Person Training Programme starting September 2026 - A structured training programme designed to teach you the fundamentals and set you up for success, held in our Newbury office.Mentorship from Industry Experts - A well-established mentoring programme where you'll receive guidance from experienced engineers to help grow your skills and career.A People-First, Supportive Environment - A friendly and collaborative workplace where your development is a priority.Competitive Salary with 5% annual bonusUnlimited Holiday - Encouraging a healthy work-life balance.Hybrid Working - Typically 2-3 days per week in our Newbury office, with flexibility to work remotely..As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Health insuranceRemote work optionsPerformance bonus

Additional Information

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Job Description Summary: Launch your career with our NextGen Academy as a full-time, paid entry-level engineer! Join our COBOL and Enterprise Suite product teams and work on enterprise software used by some of the world's largest organizations. You'll contribute to developing compilers, IDE integrations, runtime APIs, and mainframe emulation environments-building tools that support business-critical applications across Windows, Unix, Linux, Containers, and the Cloud. As part of a collaborative, agile team, you'll learn from experienced engineers and gain hands-on experience with a variety of technologies. No prior COBOL experience is required-our structured training program will provide you with the foundation you need to succeed. If you're passionate about technology and coding, we're excited to welcome you as the next generation of Rocketeers!

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