Software Engineer

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Job Overview:

Job Overview

The Software Engineer (4–6 years experience) will design, develop, and operate cloud-native microservices and real-time data streaming applications. The role is hands-on and focuses on Java, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, Python-based data processing, and AWS-based deployment using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).

Essential Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and Maven.
• Develop event-driven and real-time streaming systems using Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, and KTables.
• Implement Python workflows for data transformation, validation, aggregation, and automation.
• Create and maintain REST APIs and integrate with upstream and downstream systems.
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy/manage them on Kubernetes (AWS EKS).
• Work with AWS services such as S3, EC2, and EKS to ensure scalability and operational excellence.
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines for build, test, security, and deployment automation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with Product, QA, and DevOps/SRE teams.
• Perform debugging, production issue triage, performance tuning, and code reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in backend or platform software development.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including Kafka Streams and stateful processing.
• Proficiency in Python for data processing and analysis.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS cloud services.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Experience building, deploying, and operating microservices on AWS Kubernetes (EKS).
• Exposure to observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, or CloudWatch.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Understanding of security best practices including IAM, secrets management, and vulnerability scanning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts (model lifecycle basics, feature pipelines, inference integrations).
• Experience with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, CloudWatch).
• Infrastructure-as-Code exposure (Terraform/CloudFormation) is a plus.
• Working knowledge on Frontend (Angular/React)

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.   

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.