Amtrak · 2 weeks ago
Lead / Principal Software Engineer - (Onsite) Washington DC, Philadelphia, or Wilmington DE
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $134K/yr
6+ years expAmtrak connects businesses and communities across the country and is seeking experienced Software Engineers to join their Digital Technology organization. The role involves leading the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications, as well as supporting various Digital Technology teams in enhancing core technology platforms.
Service IndustrySoftwareTourismTravel
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Frameworks, and Angular
Architect and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services and container orchestration with Kubernetes
Drive best practices in Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tooling (Jenkins, Git, Docker)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with business objectives
Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies to maintain robust and reliable code
Optimize application performance and scalability through effective database design and query tuning in PostgreSQL or other relational databases
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and peers
Ensure compliance with security standards and industry best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 6 years of relevant work experience
Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Frameworks, and Angular
Architect and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services and container orchestration with Kubernetes
Drive best practices in Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tooling (Jenkins, Git, Docker)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with business objectives
Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies to maintain robust and reliable code
Optimize application performance and scalability through effective database design and query tuning in PostgreSQL or other relational databases
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and peers
Ensure compliance with security standards and industry best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Proficient in Java, Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Batch, and Spring Integration
Strong front-end development skills with Angular (latest versions), JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and Material UI
Deep understanding of AWS cloud services and cloud-native application architecture
Solid experience with SQL/PostgreSQL and relational database design
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for project tracking and documentation
Strong knowledge of TDD and BDD principles
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively with stakeholders
Proven leadership experience in guiding teams and delivering complex projects
Preferred
Experience developing or modifying Java software applications and related technologies (Core Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Node.js, Python, etc)
Strong understanding of core internet technologies (HTTP, REST, database fundamentals, data modeling)
Proficiency in SQL Server, Oracle, or similar relational databases
Experience with frontend, backend, mobile, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps (Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker), or a combination of these
Ability to define, design, and implement integration plans
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (SCRUM, SAFe)
Ability to articulate complex architectures in actionable terms
Experience serving as a point of escalation for technical issue resolution
Ability to support or lead architectural decision-making
Strong documentation and communication skills
Experience mentoring or guiding engineering teams
Broad understanding of information systems and application architecture standards
Experience with system maintenance, enhancements, or production support
Ability to work under deadlines and manage changing priorities
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
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