Lead / Principal Software Engineer Job at AMTRAK (Washington)

Lead / Principal Software Engineer

AMTRAK

Location:
United States , Washington ▼
Philadelphia
Wilmington

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

103700.00 - 161352.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Amtrak will be hiring experienced Software Engineers to support our Digital Technology (DT) organization. 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.

Job Responsibility:

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

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 have:

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)
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

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 18, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Lead / Principal Software Engineer

AMTRAK

Location:
United States , Washington ▼
Philadelphia
Wilmington

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 18, 2025

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