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# Software Engineer III

- **Company:** Rocket Software, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, Code Coverage, Databases, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Javaserver Pages, Apache Maven, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Network Routers, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Restful APIs, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/815be2e0-f89a-4007-aed7-743a6570a40a

## About the Role

* Minimum 5 years of software engineering experience.
 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
 * Able to present a track record of software development in the real world.
 * Mastery of one or more programming languages.
 * Excellent code designing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Writes code faster than the average developer.

 * Outstanding quality with few bugs in generated code.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

## Description

The Software Engineer-III designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools. Determines software's compatibility with hardware and/or influences software's design in relation to hardware., * Good understanding of computer science fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, etc. acquired from education and/or experience.

 * Excellent programmer
 * Proficient at complex programming & knowledge of standard data structure and algorithms.
 * Make recommendations for each when solving technical problems.
 * Completes assignments in a timely manner and within quality tolerance.
 * Write modular, maintainable code with some guidance.

 * Make the right trade-offs to efficiently solve problems.
 * Recognize impact software changes will have on systems.
 * Make component changes.
 * Understand and comply with provided requirements, translate them into code.
 * Understands the principles of hardware to make design decisions.
 * Link the work to the external market.
 * Build subject matter expertise within the current product domain.
 * Delivers well structured, tested, and documented code within agreed-upon timelines.
 * Provide reasonably accurate estimates of work.
 * Participates in all required meetings and agile ceremonies.
 * Keen to provide test coverage to protect against future changes.

 * Technical expertise with full stack -
 * Java and C++
 * JSP
 * Spring Boot
 * React
 * REST Web Services
 * Maven and other CI technologies.


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