Job Abstract

Job Summary
CSX Technology is transforming the rail industry through innovative approaches to application development. To maintain the pace of change we are looking for Software Engineers that are passionate about creating applications that enhance their customer’s business. Our Software Engineers are a key member of the development team, serving as technical experts while designing, developing and maintaining high quality software.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

Translate functional requirements into working solutions

Code, debug, test, and support programs, applications, services, mobile apps, utilities, tools and frameworks as part of the application development lifecycle

Document test cases, expected results, test data requirements, and collaborate with testing teams/business partners to resolve testing problems

Provide impact analysis for changes to programs and systems

Follow best practices around developing and maintaining secure systems

Design and build technical solutions for advanced business problems based on standards and guidance from more experienced team members

Debug and resolve issues with code of average complexity for current application

Actively engage with the business to ensure alignment between business needs and technical deliverables

Assist in the definition of best practices and strategies for the team

Provide production support responsibilities for one or more applications as required

Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree

3 or more years of experience in Experience required in Software Development

Equivalent Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED

5 or more years of experience in Experience required in Software Development

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate Degree

2 or more years of experience in Experience required in Software Development

Knowledge and Skills

Advanced experience with:

Object-oriented languages (Java preferred)

Backend databases including Oracle, MySQL, and/or MongoDB

Front-end development technologies (Angular preferred)

DevOps processes and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub

API development

Experience with:

Messaging such as JMS, IBM MQ, Active MQ

Knowledge of:

Major Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Skilled with Agile Scrum methodologies and their application

Debugging and problem-solving skills

Ability to perform unit and integration testing

Systems documentation skills (requirements and technical design)

Knowledge of change management processes

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and peers (both written and orally)

Knowledge of at least 1 business area

Knowledge of at least 1 technical application

Current Product Delivery Focus

Engineering

Leadership
The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

Hours which include rotating on-call responsibilities which may be outside standard hours

Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)

Applicants will be required to engage in ongoing background checks through the duration of this position with continued passing results.