Java Software Engineer

We are seeking a Java Software Developer to design, develop, and deploy advanced decision-support systems that improve transportation planning, network performance, operational efficiency, and service reliability across a railroad network. This role combines software engineering, operations research, transportation analytics, and data visualization to deliver scalable solutions that support critical business and operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement web-based transportation planning and decision-support applications
• Develop analytical solutions supporting network planning, service design, operational performance, and disruption management
• Create intuitive user interfaces and interactive data visualization tools to support decision-making
• Design, develop, and maintain ETL processes and integrated data repositories for analytical applications
• Build enterprise-grade software solutions using Java and modern web technologies
• Provide production support, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous enhancement of existing applications
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, railroad operations teams, and software developers to identify process improvement opportunities
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable analytical and software solutions
• Support software testing, deployment, implementation, and post-production activities
• Leverage operations research methodologies to optimize transportation and operational outcomes
• Utilize AI tools and technologies to enhance development efficiency and analytical capabilities

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Information Systems, or a related quantitative discipline
• 1-3 years of full-stack software development experience
• Experience developing enterprise applications using Java-based technologies
• Strong programming skills in Java and Python
• Experience developing data-driven user interfaces and visualization solutions
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases
• Experience working in Linux/UNIX environments
• Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of railroad operations and transportation planning
• Understanding of network design principles and operational optimization
• Experience with transportation analytics and operational research modeling
• Experience building large-scale analytical or decision-support platforms
• Familiarity with data warehousing and advanced data integration practices
• Experience developing interactive dashboards and visualization applications
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders