Sr Software Engineer

Sr Software Engineer

Date: Jul 18, 2026 Location: Washington, DC, US, 20001 Wilmington, DE, US, 19801 Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104 Company: Amtrak Your success is a train ride away! As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team? Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our core capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

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. Hands-on experience developing enterprise-grade applications in Java, including object‑oriented design, multithreading, exception handling, and performance optimization

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.