Sr Software Engineer Position is Onsite 4-5 days per week and can be located in Wilmington, DE, Washington DC, or Philadelphia, PA. 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.
Essential Functions:
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
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 5 years of relevant work experience.
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
Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands:
The salary/hourly range is $86,500.00 – $111,996.00. 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; 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; and rail pass privileges.