Principal Software Engineer - 90376843 - Philadelphia

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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:              Principal Software Engineer
LOCATION:          Philadelphia, PA

DUTIES:     Lead development team in technical design and implementation to meet business requirements. Leverage management platform to drive API development. Manage work streams to create compliant platforms, including organizing and documenting technical requirements, creating technical design specifications, and assisting in sizing technical requirements. Evaluate existing applications and platforms. Provide recommendations for system enhancements by conducting gap analysis, identifying feasible alternative solutions, and assisting in scope modifications. Implement integration plans; interface with testing teams to incorporate plans into integration testing process; and define, develop, and modify software application modules and enterprise-wide software systems using disciplined development processes. Provide domain expertise in all areas of system architecture and software development with a focus on Mechanical, Engineering, Real Estate, and facilities management systems. Oversee efficient design and system configuration security and access, including cloud and mobile solutions.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field followed by eight (8) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience as a Principal Software Engineer or any occupation related to Computer Systems Engineering and Architecture. Must also have eight (8) years of experience: (1) Configuring, integrating, and implementing Maximo in transportation or operational-heavy industry, including mobile application development and deployment; and (2) Programming with Python, Java, and SQL, including object-oriented Java, Java Spring framework, and Django. Must also have three (3) years of experience: (3) Developing mobile applications, in native and hybrid frameworks, including iOS applications in Swift and Objective C and Android applications in Java; (4) Utilizing HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, and Oracle to develop front-end and back-end technologies; and (5) Facilitating cloud architecture in Azure and AWS platforms. 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.

SALARY:         $140,046 to $179,300 per year

CONTACT:              To apply, https://bit.ly/3xOYOcd. Please reference Job Code: 7278829.

Requisition ID:161539
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania
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. 

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.