Lead / Principal Software Engineer - (Onsite) Washington DC, Philadelphia, or Wilmington DE

Lead / Principal Software Engineer at Amtrak

Position is based in Washington, DC. Requests for remote work will be reviewed but not guaranteed.

Role

Opportunities will exist across several Digital Technology teams supporting enterprise applications, cloud modernization, system integrations, and enhancements to core technology platforms. These engineering roles may support:

• Development of high-quality software systems
• Full-stack application development and architecture
• Cloud engineering and platform services
• API and microservices design
• Enhancements to enterprise systems (including SAP and related platforms)
• Mainframe/TPF modernization efforts
• Application support, testing, and deployment coordination
• Collaboration with business analysts, architects, and product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions

Minimum Qualifications

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

Essential Functions

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

Architecture & Leadership (especially for Principal level)

• 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.

Additional Profile Strengths

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary ranges: $103,700 - $134,460 for Lead Software Engineer; $124,600 - $161,352 for Principal Software Engineer. Pay based on factors such as education, experience, certifications. Potential geo‑pay differential and incentive programs. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, HSA, wellness, FSA, 401(K) with match, life insurance, disability, PTO, backup care, adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, education reimbursement, PSLF eligibility, railroad retirement benefits, and rail pass privileges.

Requisition Information

Requisition ID: 165702

Work Arrangement: 06‑Onsite 4/5 Days

Relocation Offered: No

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

Recruiter Name: Joshua Popejoy

Recruiter Email: [[recruiterEmail]]

EEO and Legal Notice

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation, Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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