Sr Software Engineer - 90404987 - Onsite - Washington DC, Wilmington DE, Philadelphia PA
Amtrak•Wilmington, DE
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements. This role involves system analysis, development, testing, enhancement, and ongoing support of applications. The ideal candidate will contribute to continuous improvement efforts, resolve technical challenges, and collaborate across teams to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 5 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
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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
