Software Engineer - NextGen Academy

MainframeMaster; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Holiday

5% annual bonus

Mentorship from Industry Experts

Job summary

MainframeMaster is hiring a full-time Software Engineer for its NextGen Academy in Newbury. This entry-level role offers hands-on training to work on COBOL and enterprise software, aiming at helping you build your coding skills.

You will collaborate on live projects and gain mentorship from industry experts within a supportive environment. The company provides hybrid working options, competitive salaries, and unlimited holidays.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or science with strong coding experience.
• Must be a team player and self-motivated.
• Interest in coding projects or open-source contributions.

Responsibilities

• Complete 3 months of hands-on training.
• Work on live projects in COBOL and Enterprise technologies.
• Collaborate to design and develop new features.

Skills

Coding experience

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

2:1 Degree or higher in engineering or science

Tools

COBOL

C

C++

C#

Java

Job description

# Software Engineer - NextGen AcademyRocket SoftwareFull-timeNewbury, UK0 viewsPosted June 5, 2026## Job DescriptionIt'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!What You’ll Be DoingKick 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.What We’re Looking ForRequired: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.Nice to Have: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.What We OfferIn-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..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 [e-mail]. 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!## How to ApplyApply directly through the application link above