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

Amtrak•Washington, DC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Amtrak is hiring experienced Software Engineers to support its Digital Technology (DT) organization. Open positions may include Lead Software Engineer and Principal Software Engineer. 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 the 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. Engineers will collaborate with business analysts, architects, and product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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)

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.
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.
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.