Job Description

Lynx is seeking a passionate and intellectually curious Software Engineer with experience in developing data-driven applications, railroad operations, and location-based systems.

Summary:

The Software Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing software solutions to meet customer needs. This role requires a strong understanding of backend technologies, experience with cloud platforms, and the ability to work independently on technical and analytical tasks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create applications that improve operational efficiencies and enhance user experiences within the railroad and GIS domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain customer-facing applications.
• Analyze and collect data for system improvements and performance optimization.
• Work independently to plan, document, and implement new features and enhancements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements and develop technical documents, including scopes of work, software requirements, and project estimates.
• Manage and deploy applications using cloud platforms (e.g., EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, Docker) and monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch).
• Integrate with systems such as RDS/Postgres, ActiveMQ, and Firebase.
• Work on both backend and, optionally, frontend development using languages such as Java, Kotlin, SQL, and optionally React, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.
• Assist in managing integrations with SaaS providers including GitHub, GitLab, Intercom, Airtable, and Sentry.
  

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (equivalent experience may be considered).

• Strong analytical, planning, and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, and Docker.
• Proficient in backend programming languages (Java, Kotlin, SQL).
• Knowledge of GIS or location-based data and systems (Mapbox, ESRI).
• Familiarity with project management, writing scopes of work, and software requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with React Native, Kotlin, and frontend development.
• Familiarity with SaaS tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Intercom, and Airtable.
• Understanding of railroad operations.
• Experience in cloud monitoring and debugging tools (CloudWatch, Sentry).

Benefits

At Lynx, we believe in taking care of our employees as well as we take care of our clients. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and future goals.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Welfare Benefits to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Retirement Plans to help you plan for your future
• Generous Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) to ensure work-life balance
• Flexible Remote Work Options so you can work from where you’re most productive

We are passionate about fostering an inclusive, diverse, and innovative workplace where every team member feels empowered to grow and succeed.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and celebrate diversity and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind—be it race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

If you’re looking for a dynamic environment where your skills and ideas matter, join us at Lynx and help shape the future of technology!

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