Senior Software Engineer

Description
***Specifically looking for candidates with experience from big tech companies such as Google, Facebook, Tesla, Apple, Netflix, Amazon, etc.
This is a full-time remote position. Employees may work from anywhere within the contiguous 48 states of the United States
Travel is up to 20%. Employees will be required to occasionally travel to our corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, TX for in person meetings. Travel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSF

Product engineering: bridge the gap between vision and reality by transforming complex rail logistics and workflows into high-performing products that meet user needs, enhance efficiency and accelerate our business.

Platform engineering: develop software platforms that enable our product and business teams to be able to develop applications that serve our customers through use of reusable and scalable software services operating with high efficiency . Our platform engineers build software and deliver innovative services that can scale and make other engineering organizations to leverage platforms to enable speed to market.
Enterprise engineering: empower the workforce with cutting-edge collaboration tools and services. Our enterprise engineers boost productivity, enhance mobility and ensure reliable systems for finance, human resources legal operations and more.
Key responsibilities may include:
As an engineer in our teams, you will have the opportunity to own and deliver highly visible, innovative projects that directly impact our railroad logistics to effectively serve our customers to move freight on time. You will be involved in driving the technical and architectural vision for a core team that develops software for our core freight movement operations, as well as all the aspects of the software development cycle including scoping, design, implementation, testing & delivery of our product.
This is a full-stack engineering role, focused on building and operating platform services such as messaging systems, micro-services, data platforms, serverless runtimes, customer experiences and applying AI/ML to develop scalable and highly reliable solutions.
Develop APIs, automation, and tools to improve platform integration.
Build and maintain monitoring and alerting systems for services.
Collaborate with application teams to enhance reliability and performance.
Design and operate scalable systems across data centers, edge devices, and the cloud.
Work with BNSF teams to create products that improve rail network operations.
Innovate in distributed computing and drive industry transformation.
Build solutions for high-speed, large-scale predictions on distributed systems.
Solve broad challenges by designing and coding effective solutions in an agile environment.
Own architecture for large-scale, complex systems.
Make critical technical decisions balancing business needs and engineering trade-offs.
Drive cross-team alignment on technical solutions.
Establish and maintain coding and design best practices
Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more technical domains.
Mentor and grow other engineers, including other engineers.
Anticipate technical risks and design systems to mitigate them.
The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position's duties.
At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
Basic Qualifications
Authorized to work in the US
Minimum 6 years of software development or related experience
6+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language
Experience with distributed systems and use of technologies such as messaging frameworks (i.e. Kafka and RabbitMQ), API gateways, SQL/NoSQL/Graph databases, caching systems, and serverless platforms
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and DevOps practices
Interest in open-source platform and infrastructure technologies
Familiarity with observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)
Experience with secure coding practices and platform security principles
Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders
Experience participating in design reviews, incident retrospectives, or RFC processes
Demonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts and to adapt to new technologies quickly
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience as a mentor, or a tech lead in an engineering team
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, or related field
Engineering experience with a public PaaS or cloud provider (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform)
Experience developing and operating large scale distributed systems in Production
Experience with serverless runtimes and event-driven architectures
Familiarity with developer tooling as a builder and/or user
Interest in sustainable infrastructure and cost/resource awareness
Experience with single-pane-of-glass management platforms or control planes for distributed systems
Familiarity with frameworks like React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot
5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
Skills
Java, Aws, Javascript, Python, Software development, Cloud, Development, Microservices, Angular, React, api development, ci/cd, prometheus, grafana, OpenTelemetry
Top Skills Details
Java,Aws,Javascript,Python,Software development,Cloud,Development,Microservices,Angular,React,api development,ci/cd
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, or related field
Engineering experience with a public PaaS or cloud provider (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform)
Experience developing and operating large scale distributed systems in Production
Experience with serverless runtimes and event-driven architectures
Familiarity with developer tooling as a builder and/or user
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $140.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.