It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Job Description Summary:

NextGen Academy – Pune Graduate Training Program 

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they do! 

Job Description Summary: 

Ignite your career with Rocket Software’s NextGen Academy – Pune 2026.


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 12,500 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, we’re inviting early-career technologists to start their next big adventure through Rocket’s 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 world’s largest companies.

Build in-demand technical and professional skills.

Join a collaborative cohort of learners and future leaders.

You’ll be paid during the training period, and upon successful completion, you may be offered a full-time role in one of our Engineering 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. 

What You’ll Do: 

As a NextGen Academy trainee, you will:

Participate in a paid, full-time training program focussed 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-world business problems. 

Collaborate with teammates across departments and global locations. 

Receive ongoing mentorship, feedback, and learning opportunities throughout the 6-month program. 

What We’re Looking For:

Required: 

A B.E / B. Tech - Computer Science, 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-motivation, and eagerness to learn about systems, networks, and software engineering. 

A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

Nice to Have: 

Basic knowledge of AI or Machine Learning..

Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS 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 centre.

Mentorship from our industry experts and access to Rocket’s 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 a criminal history and global sanctions check. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learns and understands hardware and software systems and platforms
• Provides software development support
• Writes code for portions of an application
• Works closely with and learns from the engineering team
• Applies techniques and methods learned in prior courses
• Assists in carrying out tasks requiring adherence to prescribed methods of design
• Should learn basic programming while working in a team
• Uses current programming languages and technologies to write code
• Learns to work within a team
• Team oriented, collaborative, accountable, and dependable
• Responds to learning suggestions and feedback positively
• Open to coaching
• Should learn how to document and communicate on technical topics
• Learn about mainframe and how it connects with who Rocket is
• Learn about foundation of the markets Rocket serves

Required Qualifications:

• Minimal professional software engineering experience
• Strong desire to program software in the real world
• Proficient in one or more programming languages

Preferred Qualifications:

• Can-do attitude
• Curious and asks "why"

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information technology or related field

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.

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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: 781-577-4321 or send an email to [email protected].  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!