Digital Solutions Software Developer I

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Software Solutions Developer I  – Transportation Technology Solutions

Join a team that develops innovative software solutions supporting some of the industry's most complex transportation and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will collaborate with transportation engineers, GIS specialists, planners, and software developers to create applications that improve project delivery, data management, mobility planning, asset management, and transportation decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with technical leads, engineers, and stakeholders to translate business and project requirements into scalable software solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain web-based and desktop applications that support transportation planning, traffic engineering, transit, and infrastructure projects.
• Build new features and enhance existing applications while ensuring performance, reliability, and user experience.
• Develop intuitive user interfaces and workflows that simplify complex engineering and geospatial processes.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications to support project teams and clients across a variety of transportation programs.
• Participate in code reviews, solution design discussions, and agile development activities within a collaborative technical environment.

Why This Role Matters

Your work will directly support transportation agencies and infrastructure programs by delivering digital tools that improve how projects are planned, designed, managed, and delivered. From GIS-integrated applications to data-driven transportation solutions, you'll help shape technology that enables smarter and more connected communities.

Qualifications

Minimum: 

• BA/BS + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience with object-oriented programming using Java or C#.
• Experience developing web applications using JavaScript, AJAX, and SQL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience with modern application development frameworks and technologies, including:
  • Hibernate ORM
  • Velocity Template Language
  • jQuery and jQuery UI
  • Knockout MVVM
  • Apache Lucene/SOLR
  • ESRI ArcObjects API
  • Direct Web Remoting (DWR)
  • Kotlin
  • TypeScript
  • Go
  • Rust

Additional Information

• Relocation is not an option for this position. 
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.