Amtrak · 3 hours ago
Lead Software Engineer - 90401786 Wilmington, DE | Washington DC | Philadelphia, PA
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $134K/yr
6+ years expAmtrak connects businesses and communities across the country and is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to deliver high-quality software solutions. This role encompasses full lifecycle responsibilities including systems analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
Service IndustrySoftwareTourismTravel
Responsibilities
Collaborate with customers, architects, and team members throughout the product development lifecycle
Organize and document technical requirements based on business needs
Design and implement scalable software solutions and enhancements
Develop and maintain software applications using modern frameworks and tools
Define and execute functional and non-functional testing strategies, including automation
Ensure ongoing maintenance, performance optimization, and support of applications
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 6 years of professional software development experience
Strong proficiency in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, Angular or React, and Node.js
Deep experience with Spring/SpringBoot and RESTful API development
General cloud platform experience (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with messaging and data-streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Skilled in version control systems (e.g., Git)
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Ability to articulate complex technical concepts in actionable business terms
Strong grasp of data structures, design patterns, and architectural frameworks
Expertise in frontend, backend, and cloud-native development
Extensive experience with Agile methodologies (SCRUM, SAFe)
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines and adapt to changing environments
Preferred
Experience in the railroad or broader transportation industry is a plus
Plus 8 years of relevant work experience
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision plans
Health savings accounts
Wellness programs
Flexible spending accounts
401K retirement plan with employer match
Life insurance
Short and long term disability insurance
Paid time off
Back-up care
Adoption assistance
Surrogacy assistance
Reimbursement of education expenses
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits
Rail pass privileges
Company
Amtrak
Amtrak is a provider of intercity passenger rail services across the country, connecting major cities and regions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$125.7MKey Investors
Federal Railroad AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-03Grant· $63.9M
2023-09-25Grant· $8.8M
2022-08-18Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
John McSorley
Director of Critical Infrastructure Protection
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