Software Development Specialist III
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. AECOM scores B on the Alion truth index.
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AECOM is actively seeking Developers to work on a broad range of projects. Our work is interdisciplinary, so a wide variety of majors and work experience are acceptable. This position supports clients by transforming data and automating processes, mostly relating to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements. A successful candidate will have a passion for problem solving and a desire to learn and adopt new technologies to meet project requirements. Because this role involves work for Federal clients along with state and local governments and private-sector clients, US citizenship is a requirement for this job.
The position also requires work in both self-directed and team-based collaboration scenarios where critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential. The person in this role will have responsibility for the success of small projects focused on solution development or development tasks within larger projects.
To ensure success in this role, you should have a strong working knowledge of Power Platform, including Canvas Power Apps, Model-Driven Power Apps, Dataverse, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Portals and Microsoft 365 services, as well as the fundamentals of ETL processes, database design, and object-oriented programming.
This is a client-facing position; effective communication is as important as technical skill. The person in this position will work with multiple clients at once, and though this is a full-time salaried position, will be required to accurately allocate their daily time worked to the appropriate projects.
Job Summary
- Design, create, and maintain business automation and intelligence tools and the data structures which supply them.
- Understand what clients need to do with data and work with experts and coworkers to accomplish it.
- Plan the steps required to accomplish a client’s requirements and estimate the effort and schedule needed to complete them.
- Articulate technical challenges and proposed solutions to non-technical decision makers.
- Query databases and use APIs to obtain data.
- Suggest innovative solutions for client requirements.
- Initiate contact with mentors and coworkers to work through problems and questions.
- Proactively engage with coworkers and clients throughout the world.
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS in Information Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related degree +4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
- Experience designing and building tools for process automation solutions, including PowerApps or competitive platforms
- Experience designing and building dashboards
- Working understanding of relational databases
- Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required,
Preferred Qualifications
- SharePoint Development
- Web Development
- JavaScript knowledge
- SQL Database
- Exposure to Azure services
- Experience and of basic coding languages including Python, C#, HTML5, and JavaScript, Node.JS, REACT
- Experience with Esri ArcGIS solutions (ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise), including working with spatial data and integrating GIS data with enterprise systems
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY November 15, 2026.
- Relocation is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
- Work location is hybrid home/office. AECOM has offices throughout the United States. Candidates in the Houston, Philadelphia, or New York regions are preferred, to facilitate engagement with existing centers of excellence. First day is in-office, without exception, for security purposes.
- Occasional travel to client meetings is required.
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.