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Job Description:
ITS - ATMS Software Engineer
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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
What You'll Be Doing:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented ITS ATMS Software Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support the Resident Engineer in all technical, administrative, and operational aspects related to the development, configuration, integration, testing, commissioning, and deployment of the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). The role includes overseeing software development activities, reviewing functional and detailed design submissions, monitoring compliance with approved software development and cybersecurity requirements, coordinating interfaces with existing and new ITS systems, witnessing software testing activities, and ensuring successful integration of ATMS modules including dashboards, reporting tools, AI-enabled applications, asset management systems, traffic incident management systems, C-ITS interfaces, and external stakeholder systems. The position requires close coordination with contractors, software developers, system integrators, RTA stakeholders, and other project teams to ensure compliance with contract requirements and successful delivery of all ATMS software components.
Some of the principal responsibilities the ATMS Software Engineer is required to perform are:
Provide supervision of ATMS software development, configuration, integration, testing, and deployment activities associated with the iTraffic NextGen platform and related software applications.
Review and recommend approval of Functional System Design Documents (FSDD), Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), Interface Control Documents (ICD), software architecture submissions, workflows, and database designs.
Review and approve software integration and systems test plans, including FAT, SAT, UAT, cybersecurity testing, failover testing, performance testing, and reliability testing.
Ensure the Contractor's compliance with the Contract Documents, approved software development methodologies, configuration management requirements, and cybersecurity policies.
Review and approve software-related technical submittals, interface designs, server configurations, middleware solutions, APIs, and data exchange mechanisms.
Monitor software interfaces and integration activities between ATMS and other ITS subsystems, including CCTV, DMS, traffic detectors, enforcement systems, C-ITS platforms, asset management systems, and third-party stakeholder systems.
Coordinate software integration activities with other Contractors and stakeholders to ensure seamless end-to-end system functionality.
Support the Resident Engineer in the technical assessment of Variation Orders, Change Orders, software enhancements, and system modifications.
Witness software demonstrations, prototype evaluations, FAT, SAT, UAT, and end-to-end integration testing activities.
Review software defects, issue logs, corrective actions, and deployment readiness assessments.
Monitor software release management, migration activities, deployment plans, disaster recovery solutions, and business continuity provisions.
Attend all ATMS software-related meetings and prepare technical comments, recommendations, and meeting records.
Review correspondence and prepare responses for signature.
Maintain status logs of software development, integration, testing, and issue resolution activities.
Provide punch lists and final acceptance recommendations for software deliverables.
Review and approve software-related as-built documentation, O&M manuals, administrator guides, training materials, and final handover documentation.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise software systems, ATMS, ITS, traffic management platforms, system integration, or smart mobility projects.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Strong understanding of:
Enterprise software architecture and software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) and ITS central systems
System integration, APIs, middleware, and Interface Control Documents (ICD)
Databases, reporting systems, dashboards, and data analytics platforms
Cloud, virtualized, and hybrid hosting environments
Cybersecurity principles and secure system architecture
AI, machine learning, NLP, and decision-support applications in transportation systems
Traffic management operations and ITS business processes
Software testing methodologies including FAT, SAT, UAT, performance, and resilience testing
Change management, configuration management, and release management processes
Excellent knowledge of software integration with field ITS devices and central systems.
Strong understanding of networked applications, IP communications, web services, REST APIs, and message-oriented architectures.
Familiarity with Windows, Linux, virtual machine, containerized, and enterprise server environments.
Experience with ATMS, SCADA, Smart City, Mobility Management, or Transportation Operations Center systems is highly desirable.
Knowledge of RTA ITS systems and operations is an advantage.
Strong coordination, stakeholder management, documentation, and technical review capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional certifications in software, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, or project management are considered an advantage.
Arabic language capability is a plus.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise software systems, ATMS, ITS, traffic management platforms, system integration, or smart mobility projects
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline
- Understanding of enterprise software architecture and software development lifecycle
- Understanding of Advanced Traffic Management Systems and ITS central systems
- Experience with system integration, APIs, middleware, and Interface Control Documents
- Understanding of databases, reporting systems, dashboards, and data analytics platforms
- Understanding of cloud, virtualized, and hybrid hosting environments
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure system architecture
- Understanding of AI, machine learning, NLP, and decision-support applications in transportation systems
- Understanding of traffic management operations and ITS business processes
- Understanding of software testing methodologies including FAT, SAT, UAT, performance, and resilience testing
- Understanding of change management, configuration management, and release management processes
- Knowledge of software integration with field ITS devices and central systems
- Understanding of networked applications, IP communications, web services, REST APIs, and message-oriented architectures
- Familiarity with Windows, Linux, virtual machine, containerized, and enterprise server environments
- Strong coordination, stakeholder management, documentation, and technical review capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with ATMS, SCADA, Smart City, Mobility Management, or Transportation Operations Center systems
- Knowledge of RTA ITS systems and operations
- Professional certifications in software, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, or project management
- Arabic language capability
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
