Amtrak · 6 hours ago
Sr Software Engineer - 90404987 Onsite Wilmington / Washington DC / Philadelphia
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $112K/yr
3+ years expAmtrak is a company that connects businesses and communities across the United States, employing diverse professionals in various career fields. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to deliver high-quality software solutions, involving system analysis, development, testing, and ongoing support of applications, while collaborating across teams for scalable and maintainable solutions.
Service IndustrySoftwareTourismTravel
Responsibilities
Develop and enhance software applications using modern frameworks and tools
Interpret functional and non-functional requirements to design and implement effective solutions
Perform software testing and implement automated testing strategies
Organize and document technical requirements clearly and thoroughly
Provide ongoing maintenance and support for deployed applications
Collaborate with customers, architects, and team members throughout the product development lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 3 years of relevant work experience
Hands-on experience developing enterprise-grade applications in Java, including object‑oriented design, multithreading, exception handling, and performance optimization
Familiarity with core Internet technologies and modern full stack software engineering practices
Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, (Angular or React), and Node.js
Development experience with Spring/SpringBoot and RESTful APIs
Experience with distributed messaging and streaming platforms, including Kafka or RabbitMQ
General cloud platform experience (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Skilled in version control systems (e.g., Git)
Strong documentation and communication skills
Solid understanding of data structures and design patterns
Experience in frontend, backend, and cloud-native development
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (SCRUM, SAFe)
Understanding of information systems and application architectures
Ability to work under deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to changing environments
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 5 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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2025 (57)
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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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