Lead Software Engineer - 90403381 - Onsite - Washington DC, Wilmington DE, Philadelphia PA

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

Position is Onsite 4-5 days per week and can be located in Wilmington, DE, Washington DC, or Philadelphia, PA. 

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet and exceed business needs. This role encompasses full lifecycle responsibilities including systems analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. The ideal candidate will drive technical excellence, resolve complex problems, and contribute to continuous improvement across platforms and processes. 

Essential Functions

• 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. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. 
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

The salary/hourly range is $103,700.00 – $134,460.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; fle