Lead Software Engineer

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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.

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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.

COMPANY:National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
TITLE: Lead Software Engineer
LOCATION: Washington, D.C. and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. (remote position)

DUTIES:Collaborates with enterprise architect and technical personnel in designing and implementing comprehensive workforce management solutions using UKGs suite of modules, including Time and Attendance, Scheduling, Payroll, and HR. Evaluates existing applications and platform and provides recommendations for system enhancements with ProWFM/WFC application by conducting gap analysis, and identifying feasible alternative solutions. Customizes solutions to meet specific organizational needs including compliance with labor laws and union agreements, optimizing system performance, and providing strategic guidance to enhance operational efficiency. Leverages expertise of ProWFM advanced workforce planning and Boomi for seamless data integration across various enterprise systems. Provides expertise with migration of data from legacy systems to UKG Kronos, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Ensures that the ProWFM/WFC application design and implementation meet Amtrak’s Security and Quality Assurance standards. Leads training and support initiatives to ensure effective user adoption and continuous improvement, leveraging knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies.

REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field followed by eight (8) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience as a Lead Software Engineer or any occupation related to Software Development. Must also have eight (8) years of experience: (1) Using UKG/Kronos products for designing, configuring, enhancing, and supporting WFC modules and prior versions, including Time & Attendance, Time off Requests, Function Access Profile, Display Profiles, Pay Rules, Work Rules, and Holiday Building Blocks; (2) Developing and supporting Workforce Integration Manager (WIM) and Dell Boomi Integration; (3) Developing reports in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) for WFC; (4) Configuring and supporting Workforce Absence Management, Advance Scheduler, Workforce Forecasting, Workforce Process Manager, and Accruals; (5) Configuring and supporting Workforce Telestaff. All experience may be acquired concurrently. Remote work permitted in accordance with company policy. All positions require pre-employment background check verification and a pre-employment drug screen.

SALARY: $128,000 - $149,400 per year

CONTACT: To apply,http://bit.ly/4ofwdCB Please reference Job Code: 8148712.

Requisition ID:165432
Posting Location(s):District of Columbia

 Job Family/Function:Information Technology 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:0 - 5% 

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Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

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