Senior Systems Engineer: Cloud, Integration & Architecture

Amtrak; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtrak seeks an experienced senior systems leader to drive complex projects, oversee analysis, design, development, integration, and ongoing enhancements across cloud, middleware, networking, and software domains. You will act as a primary escalations point and ensure alignment with IT strategy and architecture standards.

You will guide stakeholders, manage third-party teams, and foster disciplined development practices, testing, and timely delivery while balancing business needs with technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience leading complex systems development projects and teams.
• Ability to translate business goals into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems development with clear requirements, methodology, and testing.
• Create and document technical specifications for infrastructure, platform, and systems.

Skills

Systems development

Vendor management

Technical leadership

Requirements gathering

Business and IT alignment

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Cloud platforms

Middleware/DB platforms

Networking concepts

System integration

Software development

Job description

Amtrak seeks an experienced senior systems leader to drive complex projects, oversee analysis, design, development, integration, and ongoing enhancements across cloud, middleware, networking, and software domains. You will act as a primary escalations point and ensure alignment with IT strategy and architecture standards.

You will guide stakeholders, manage third-party teams, and foster disciplined development practices, testing, and timely delivery while balancing business needs with technical