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Software Engineer, Advanced Rail Technology

Progress Rail Services
Fort Worth, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

10478BR

PRS Facility Location :

Leased Off - Fort Worth, TX - 397

Job Purpose :

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the design, development and deployment of world class rail products and services vital to our customer’s needs. This role will enable innovative, strategic, and high-tech solutions for the rail industry through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Work involves independent judgement, problem solving skills, resourcefulness, teamwork, and creativity in ambiguous situations. A high degree of personal initiative is a prerequisite. Typical software test development efforts are a combination of some or all of the key job elements listed below.

Req ID : 10478BR

Company Description :

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Education / Training :

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science / engineering, software engineering, from an ABET accredited university or college.

Job Title :

Software Engineer, Advanced Rail Technology

City : Ft. Worth

Key Job Elements :

  • Responsible for creating the test strategy and plan for automating component and feature level testing;
  • Analyze product specifications, and decompose software systems to create the test strategy;
  • Create and execute automated performance and regression test scripts;
  • Expand and maintain automated scripts to meet software release deliverables;
  • Interact with the software development and systems team to ensure quality in feature design and development;
  • Work with CI / CD pipeline to build and deploy test environment;
  • Interpret and report test results – be quality advocate during development and release process;
  • Work with the team to create solutions to the most important and meaningful technical problems;
  • Assess the value of new technologies, drive the adoption of new test strategies and tools;
  • Mentor, train, and guide others on the team;
  • Reports to the Director of Software Deployment and works closely with the different engineering groups to deploy practical and highly functional systems for railways.
  • Qualifications and Experience :

  • 5 years experience with software development;
  • 3 years experience in test automation;
  • Proven experience developing test automation frameworks;
  • Proven experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving system problems;
  • Proven experience in python, C#, or .NET languages;
  • Proficient in software design and implementation;
  • Computer servers – Be familiar with DNS, file servers, mail servers and NAS equipment;
  • Networking – Be familiar with computer networking, LAN and WAN switches, security;
  • Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices;
  • Above-average analytical, conceptual and troubleshooting abilities;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Experience conducting technology, trends, standards and products research;
  • Self-starter, willing to take on whatever tasks are necessary to facilitate the design, implementation and testing of the systems;
  • Detail oriented, with a solid track record prioritizing and executing tasks under pressure;
  • Previous experience working in an Agile test team;
  • Experience with the creation and execution of test plans, test scripts and test automation and the generation of test reports;
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows & Ubuntu Linux operating systems preferred;
  • Experience with Powershell, Bash shell scripting;
  • Experience with container technologies including Docker, Snap, Kurbernetes, etc.;
  • Experience with automated test technologies including Selenium, etc.;
  • Knowledge of Computer Networking, TCP / IP, UDP etc.
  • EEO :

    Equal Opportunity Employer – Race / Color / Sex / Religion / National Origin / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Vets / Disabilities

    Benefits : Competitive Salary

    401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

    Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability Insurance

    Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

    Flexible Spending Accounts

    Paid Vacation

    Paid Holidays

    Paid Time-Off (PTO)

    Employee Assistance Plan

    Education Assistance Program

    Employee Recognition Programs

    Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

    Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

    Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

  • Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time / part-time and regular / temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
  • Job Category : Engineering

    State : : Texas

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