Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Rocket Software, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Software is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead a global team of software and quality engineers delivering world‑class solutions across complex product lines. You will partner with executive leadership to set strategy, drive design and implementation, mentor engineers, and ensure high‑quality software delivery while aligning with security and product goals.

You will foster a culture of innovation, oversee cross‑functional collaboration, and manage resources to meet

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing a team of engineers.
• Experience with Mainframe Technologies.
• Customer advocacy with focus on customer needs.
• Proven ability to translate input into product requirements.
• Strong leadership of globally dispersed teams.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and quality assurance teams to deliver customer-focused software.
• Engage with executive leadership to align strategic product goals.
• Oversight of design, implementation, testing, and defect resolution.
• Coach and mentor team members across regions.
• Onboard and train new team members in the region.
• Ensure timely bug fixes and responsiveness to global support.
• Ensure adherence to development processes and automation.
• Collaborate with Rocketeers across geographies to maintain industry leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Global team management

Agile development

Communication skills

Customer advocacy

Tools

Mainframe Technologies

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! Job Description Summary: The Senior Manager, Software Engineering will be assigned complex products or a full product line of solutions from the Rocket Software portfolio. The Senior Manager, Software Engineering will be part of Rocket Software’s dynamic team of domain experts who work at a fast pace and who expect the best from their staff. This person will be responsible for a global team of software and/or quality engineers who are focused on building world class solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage with executive level leadership to accomplish strategic product development and quality goals
• 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/functionality, testing, correction of defects and/or creation of new products
• Responsible for leading the development and quality assurance teams to 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 testing teams 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 regarding product development processes, standards and automation, and will ensure the development team is adhering to those standards to operate efficiently
• Will be highly organized and detail-oriented, 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

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum 6 years of experience managing a team of technical engineers
• Experienced in Mainframe Technologies
• Customer advocacy with a focus on understanding customer needs, fostering trusted relationships, and delivering customer centric solutions.
• Proven track record of synthesizing multiple internal and external sources of input into product requirements
• Strong leadership skills and experience successfully leading 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

Information Security:

Information security is everyone’s 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.

At Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work. 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! Companies around the world trust Rocket to solve their most complex business challenges by powering their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data. We help extend the value of these assets, enabling our customers to embrace the potential of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and the innovations of tomorrow. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands rely on every day. At Rocket, software is about more than just code—it’s about people. We are passionate problem-solvers, working to make a difference for others. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. Whether we’re serving our customers, partners, or fellow Rocketeers, we are committed to treating everyone with the respect and care they deserve.

Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and has 20 offices worldwide, bringing people and technology together to build a better future.