Rocket UniData Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Rocket UniData Engineer to join our team in supporting and modernizing critical business applications built on the Rocket MultiValue platform. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of UniData and UniVerse environments, with a proven track record in developing, maintaining, and optimizing complex legacy systems.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, maintain, and optimize applications built on Rocket UniData platform
• Analyze existing codebase and perform system improvements, bug fixes, and enhancements
• Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Support data integration between Multivalued databases and modern platforms (e.g., via REST APIs, ODBC, or flat file interfaces)
• Participate in modernization efforts including migration, documentation, and system re-architecture
• Provide production support, including troubleshooting and performance tuning
• Maintain high-quality standards in code and documentation

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Essential

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Rocket UniData
• Strong knowledge of Pick Basic / UniBasic, Procs, Paragraphs, and TCL Experience with MultiValue data modeling, indexes, and file structures
• Familiarity with Rocket tools (SB/XA, Web DE, U2 Toolkit) is a plus
• Experience integrating UniData with external systems
• Understanding of modern development practices (version control, DevOps)
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Strong communication and documentation capabilities

Desirable

• Exposure to modernization tools (e.g., Rocket API, Python connectors, AI-based modernization frameworks)
• Knowledge of legacy-to-modern migration strategies
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments