Amtrak · 1 week ago
Lead Software Engineer - 90403381 - Onsite - Washington DC, Wilmington DE, Philadelphia PA
Wilmington, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $134K/yr
6+ years expAmtrak is a company that connects businesses and communities across the country. They are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to deliver high-quality software solutions, encompassing full lifecycle responsibilities including systems analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
TravelSoftwareService IndustryTourism
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 or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 6 years of relevant work experience
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 8 years of relevant work experience
Experience in the railroad or broader transportation industry is a plus
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
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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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