Principal Sales Engineer - Data Modernization

Rocket Software, Inc.

📍 United States 💰 $114,500 – $154,575 Posted 30 Jun 2026 Active listing

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United States. OverviewIt's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing. We are looking for a Principal Sales Engineer who is not only passionate about technology but thrives on engaging with customers to solve complex challenges. This role centers on migrating mainframe workloads to cloud environments, driving success in new and existing partnerships.

ResponsibilitiesEngage with prospective clients to understand their data integration challenges, especially around migrating from mainframe systems to cloud environments. Present and demonstrate our software solutions, clearly articulating the technical

benefits and integration capabilities. Engage and inspire customers by presenting solutions that demonstrate real value, backed by your passion for the latest database and AI technologies and trends. Deliver compelling proof of concepts, highlighting how our offerings stand at the forefront of technology. Successfully convey technical details to a non-technical audience, as well as foster credibility with more technical audiences.

Provide knowledge and skills to help qualify business opportunities by understanding the user

requirements and technical environment. Actively participate in training and mentoring activities of other members of the Sales Engineering team. Handle objections professionally; answer questions quickly and coherently; deal with challenges assertively and persuasively. QualificationsA minimum of 8+ years of relevant sales engineering experience. Proven track record in presales or consulting roles with a strong foundation in mainframe or IBMi.

Experience working with large-scale enterprise data migration projects. Strong understanding of data integration concepts, especially relating to mainframe databases (such as IBM Db2, IMS, VSAM) and cloud-native databases (such as Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, Amazon Redshift). Data replication technologies (ETL, CDC) expertise is advantageous. Prior experience supporting or migrating workloads from mainframe environments is preferred.

Familiarity with security best practices for data handling across cloud and mainframe environments. Strong problem solving and

requirements gathering skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented and can rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts and technologies. Ability to work independently and engage team support as required. Ability to prioritize and manage workload to meet defined deadlines. Must be comfortable working in a rapidly changing and sometimes unstructured environment. 00 gross before taxes.

BenefitsUnlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick timeHealth and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependentsLife and disability coverageFidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributionsMonthly student debt benefit programTuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunitiesLeadership and skills training opportunitiesEqual Opportunity EmployerEOE M/F/Vet/Disability. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr. 000000.

At a glance

Employer
Rocket Software, Inc.
Location
United States
Compensation
$114,500 – $154,575
Posted
30 Jun 2026
Source
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