Digital Solutions Software Developer

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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.

AECOM is seeking a creative, highly talented Desktop Application Software Developer to work a hybrid work schedule based out of one of our offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Durban, South Africa.  The successful candidate will utilize their design and development skills to deliver products that are high quality, on time and within budget.  The developer will participate in the design, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and deployment of new database and spatial software and will maintain and improve legacy spatial software.  The candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing efficient algorithms for several applications that will leverage spatial and non-spatial data querying and processing.

The candidate will work closely with technical and business staff to develop solutions. The ability of the candidate to learn topics in water resources engineering and flood mitigation will be needed. Our onboarding process includes in-person, hands-on training and pair programming. Due to the varying nature of our projects, our technology staff grow their skills rapidly since each solution requires new approaches and technology components.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an accomplished team and work on a variety of exciting and innovative projects for our various clients. We take pride in helping our clients deliver critical resources and services, improving the places where people live and work, and sustaining a world in which we can all flourish.

The typical responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Support current applications and take the lead in new application initiatives.
• Translate detailed specifications into production-ready code, delivering leading edge geospatial solutions to our clients through desktop applications.
• Actively participate in the review of business / system requirements to obtain a thorough understanding of needs to deliver accurate solutions.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems using new technology / approaches.
• Perform unit and functional testing as needed.
• Produce technical documentation that accurately and thoroughly depicts the software design and code base, to support QA testing, deployment, and production support activities.

Minimum Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science or related area 
• 2+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• College courses or equivalent experience using programming languages C, C++ or C#.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Experience with relational databases, such as SQL Server.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in Computer Science or related area 
• Experience with .NET Framework or .NET Core using C#.
• User interface design in C# WPF XAML with MVC bindings.
• Experience with source control software such as Git or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with ESRI's ArcObjects SDK or ArcGIS Pro SDK.
• Experience writing automated unit tests and CI/CD.

Sponsorship opportunities for South Africa employment are not available for this position

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 2024. Learn more at  

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.