Software Engineer - Remote (US)
Our client is a global leader in intelligent transportation systems that help improve traffic flow, road safety, and air quality around the world. With solutions spanning traffic management, tolling, and mobility platforms, and partners with transportation agencies and organizations across the globe to modernize infrastructure and solve complex mobility challenges. Position Overview They are seeking a Software Engineer (contract to hire) to join its engineering team supporting next-generation traffic management and mobility platforms. This role will contribute across the software development lifecycle, including designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software solutions used by transportation agencies and roadway operators. Engineers work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable applications while supporting ongoing platform improvements and customer-facing initiatives. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical problems, writing maintainable code, collaborating with teammates, and contributing to products that have real-world impact. Core Technologies Required Java Spring Boot / Spring Framework React TypeScript or modern JavaScript REST APIs SQL databases Git-based development workflows Preferred Kubernetes AWS GraphQL Microservices architecture CI/CD pipelines Modern web application development
Nice to Have
GIS or mapping technologies Mapbox, DeckGL, Turf.js, or similar tools Transportation, logistics, smart city, or real-time operational systems experience
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications Build and enhance backend services using Java and Spring technologies Contribute to modern frontend development using React and TypeScript Participate in code reviews and technical discussions Troubleshoot production issues and support software releases Collaborate with engineering, product, and customer-facing teams Help improve platform performance, scalability, and maintainability Contribute to Agile development processes and best practices Qualifications 3-7+ years of professional software engineering experience Strong object-oriented programming fundamentals Experience building and consuming APIs Experience working with relational databases Ability to independently solve problems and deliver features Strong communication and collaboration skills Additional Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder Contract-to-hire opportunity Candidates with a history of long-term impact and stable career progression are strongly preferred This is a 6 month contract to hire opportunity. During the contract portion, candidates will be engaged as 1099 (independent) contractors.