Q-Free America is a leading provider of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) solutions that help agencies improve mobility, safety, and efficiency on our roadways. We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Systems Engineer to support, maintain, and enhance Traffic Management Systems for clients across North America.
In this role, you will serve as a technical expert, providing operational support, troubleshooting complex system issues, and ensuring the reliability of critical transportation technology platforms. If you enjoy solving problems, working directly with customers, and supporting mission-critical systems, we would love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a primary technical resource for Traffic Management System support and customer issue resolution.
- Respond to support requests through the ticketing system and support hotline.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, communications, and network issues related to traffic management platforms and ITS devices.
- Configure and maintain Traffic Signals, PTZ Cameras, Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), traffic detectors, and other ITS technologies.
- Manage incidents according to client-specific Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ensure timely resolution.
- Train agency personnel on Q-Free systems, products, and software features.
- Document system architecture, configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Support system backups, disaster recovery, and infrastructure maintenance.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Software Engineers, QA teams, Database Administrators, and customer stakeholders.
- Participate in an on-call rotation supporting 24/7 transportation operations.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend technical solutions that enhance system performance and reliability.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant technical experience.
- Experience supporting ITS technologies, traffic signals, traffic management systems, or related transportation technologies.
- Experience with Windows and/or Linux server environments, networking concepts, and system administration.
- Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, communications, and network issues.
- Experience with VPNs, remote access tools, and database administration.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Jasper Reports, Traffic Management Data Dictionary (TMDD), GraphQL, SOAP, or REST APIs.
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies, configuration management, and change control processes.
- Experience supporting complex, mission-critical environments operating 24x7x365.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Why Join Q-Free?
- Work on technology that improves transportation safety and mobility.
- Collaborate with industry-leading transportation and technology professionals.
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge ITS infrastructure and traffic management systems.
- Opportunity for professional growth and technical development.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Q-Free America is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their families. We offer a dynamic and comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) plan; an employee assistance program; flexible benefits; and company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
For more information, visit our website at www.q-free.com
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Q-Free proudly celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.
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Compensation: $87,100.00 annual
