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Lead Software Engineer

AMTRAK

Location:
United States, Wilmington, DE ▼
Washington, DC
Philadelphia, PA

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

103700.00 - 134460.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet and exceed business needs. This role encompasses full lifecycle responsibilities including systems analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. The ideal candidate will drive technical excellence, resolve complex problems, and contribute to continuous improvement across platforms and processes.

Job Responsibility:

Collaborate with customers, architects, and team members throughout the product development lifecycle
Organize and document technical requirements based on business needs
Design and implement scalable software solutions and enhancements
Develop and maintain software applications using modern frameworks and tools
Define and execute functional and non-functional testing strategies, including automation
Ensure ongoing maintenance, performance optimization, and support of applications
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 6 years of professional software development experience
Strong proficiency in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, Angular or React, and Node.js
Deep experience with Spring/SpringBoot and RESTful API development
General cloud platform experience (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with messaging and data-streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Skilled in version control systems (e.g., Git)
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Ability to articulate complex technical concepts in actionable business terms
Strong grasp of data structures, design patterns, and architectural frameworks
Expertise in frontend, backend, and cloud-native development
Extensive experience with Agile methodologies (SCRUM, SAFe)
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines and adapt to changing environments

Nice to have:

Experience in the railroad or broader transportation industry is a plus
Plus 8 years of relevant work experience

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
and rail pass privileges

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 18, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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