NextGen Academy: Perth Graduate Training Program

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Ignite your career with our NextGen Academy in Perth

Start your next big adventure with Rocket Software’s NextGen Academy — a training and career development program designed for early-career technologists.

The mainframe underpins the world-economy and its footprint is growing exponentially. This is an amazing opportunity to learn Rocket’s approach to success by working alongside a collaborative cohort of some of our industry experts. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with enterprise software used by some of the world’s biggest companies.

Successful applicants will join our NextGen Academy for a six-month training program. This is a niche opportunity for mainframe training — and to get paid while learning! Throughout the six-month program, you’ll receive structured technical training, work on real-world projects, and be mentored by expert-level engineers. Upon successful completion, you may be offered a full-time role with one of our engineering teams.

Open positions

Currently, all applications for the 2026 Perth are closed.

However, we are always looking for new talent to join our team. Check out our careers page to learn more.

 

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What you’ll do:

  • Participate in a paid, immersive training program that covers software engineering, operating systems, quality assurance, and enterprise technologies.
  • Learn core programming languages and tools used in large-scale software systems.
  • Build your understanding of the IBM z/OS® enterprise operating system.
  • Complete individual and team assignments where you’ll solve real-world business problems.
  • Learn professional software practices, including Agile methodology, DevOps principles, and secure development.
  • Collaborate with teammates across departments and geographies.
  • Receive ongoing mentoring, feedback, and learning opportunities throughout the six-month Academy.

Who you are:

  • Permanent resident or citizen of Australia.
  • Computer Science degree, or equivalent:
    • Recent graduate, or writing your final exams at the end of 2025.
  • Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python, JavaScript).
  • Passionate about coding and/testing, as evident by previous participation in internships, bootcamps, academic work, or personal projects (e.g., coding at home, building apps, contributing to GitHub).
  • Curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn about systems, networks, and software engineering.
  • A keen interest in low-level programming.
  • A collaborative team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Nice to have (but not required):

  • System Programming familiarity, gained through either experience or study.
  • Mainframe-related knowledge, evident by IBM training badges obtained (for example IBM z Xplore – free of charge).
  • Assembler programming knowledge.
  • Familiarity with relational databases (SQL, Db2, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
  • Awareness of enterprise systems, cybersecurity, or networking basics.
  • Familiarity with writing automated tests, especially using Python.
  • Participation in coding competitions, tech meetups, or open-source contributions.
  • Passionate about AI, with exposure gained through formal (e.g. study), or informal (e.g. personal interest) pathways.

What we offer:

  • Academy experience and full-time training (38 hours a week) for six months.
  • Competitive compensation for the full duration of the Academy training program.
  • In-person, cohort-based learning and mentoring from industry experts.
  • A mission-driven, inclusive culture that values growth, curiosity, and collaboration.
  • Opportunity for full-time employment at the conclusion of the Academy, at our fantastic Perth location, working for an organization named one of the Best Companies to Work For in the U.S. News & World Report!
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