Principal Software Engineer - 90378472 - Washington

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COMPANY:National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)

TITLE:Principal Software Engineer

LOCATION:Washington, D.C. (and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.)

DUTIES:Analyzes, designs, develops, and installs software solutions ensuring accessibility compliance. Provides technical leadership for operational and project related initiatives and daily technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle. Works closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to assess the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Designs, builds, and suggests architecture that will last beyond current initiative or product effort. Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development and proposed solutions. Ensures that the design and application implementation meet security and Quality Assurance (QA) standards. Proactively recommends and provides ongoing maintenance of applications. Analyzes and monitors applications to ensure that the functionality and performance meets all product and service level requirements. Assists in the development of user guides and training documentation. Provides technical guidance or system process expertise. Coordinates preventative maintenance activities between vendors, IT, and the business, including the installation of service packs, patches, and hot fixes.

REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field followed by seven (7) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience as a Principal Software Engineer or any occupation related to Software Development. Must also have five (5) years of experience: (1) Implementing accessibility testing and programming using Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Section 508, and Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) Audit guidelines; (2) Developing using algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Aria-Attributes; (3) Developing frontend (Web) or backend (Server) and mobile applications on cloud platform services using Agile methodologies—including SCRUM and SAFE frameworks—, Waterfall, and V Model; (4) Implementing Software Test Life Cycle (STLC), Defect Tracking Life Cycle (DTLC) and Test Methodologies from project definition to post-deployment documentation; and (5) Utilizing assistive tools such as Jaws, NVDA, Chromevox, Voice-over, Talkback. All experience may be acquired concurrently. Remote work permitted in accordance with standard company policy. All positions require pre-employment background check verification and a pre-employment drug screen. Must be available to work on projects at various, unanticipated sites throughout the U.S.

SALARY:    $165,173 per year

CONTACT:To apply, https://bit.ly/4c6RxmZ. Please reference Job Code: 7351078.

Requisition ID:161789
Posting Location(s):District of Columbia
Job Family/Function:Engineering 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:0 - 5% 
 

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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

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. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.