Software Development Specialist IV

Worky; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Houston is seeking developers to work on a broad range of projects, transforming data and automating processes for federal, state, local, and private-sector clients. This client-facing role requires strong communication and a willingness to lead workshops with clients in person or remotely, and to allocate daily time across multiple projects.

You should have solid Power Platform skills, ETL and database knowledge, and experience with data workflows, dashboards, and API integration.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Information Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related degree +6 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
• Preferred qualifications: SharePoint Development, Web Development, JavaScript, SQL Database, Azure services, Python, C#, HTML5, Node.JS, REACT, ArcGIS

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Power Platform

Canvas Power Apps

Model-Driven Power Apps

Dataverse

Power Automate

Power BI

Power Portals

Microsoft 365

ETL fundamentals

Object-oriented programming

SQL

Relational databases

Education

BA/BS in Information Science / Data Analytics / CS

Tools

SharePoint

Web Development

JavaScript

SQL Database

Azure

Python

C#

HTML5

Node.js

React

ArcGIS

Job description

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

AECOM is actively seeking Developers 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. 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 development tasks on significant AECOM programs as well as smaller 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 successful candidate will be ready to lead requirements and design workshops with clients, both in person and remotely. 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Information Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related degree +6 years of experienceor 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

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

Additional Information

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 for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life