Software Development Engineer III

The Office of Research Information Systems is seeking a Software Development Engineer III. The Software Engineer will provide a primary role in the development and support of research applications. The primary applications, the Electronic Research Integrity \& Compliance (ERICA) System and Business Relationship Reporting (BRR), are developed from the Huron Click Research Suite for use in Conflict of Interest (COI) and Institutional Review Board (IRB).

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health care coverage (https://www.hr.utah.edu/forms/lib/SummaryComparisonEmployeeHCP.pdf*) at affordable rates

14.2% retirement contributions (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/retire\_401aPlan.php) that vest immediately

Generous paid leave time (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/paidLeave.php)

10 paid Holidays per year

50% tuition reduction (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/tuition.php) for employee, spouse, and dependent children

Flex spending accounts (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/fsa.php)

Free transit on most UTA services

Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones \& plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel

Growth and professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits

Responsibilities

Design, program, build, deploy, and maintain software applications and systems such as databases, cloud, or operating systems.

Analyze and modify existing software as well as design, construct, and test end-user applications that meet user needs.

Participate in full development life cycle including requirements analysis and design.

Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and started organization’s requirements.

Support, maintain, and document software functionality.

Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation.

Analyze code to find causes of errors and revise programs as needed.

Consult with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs.

Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline.

Conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgement.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCYSTATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree \= 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Software Development Engineer, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Software Development Engineer, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Experience with Azure DevOps and Visual Studio

Experience with Server Maintenance

Huron experience a plus

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

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To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest level of completed education?

• None

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

* How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more, but less than 10 years

• 10 years or more, but less than 12 years

• 12 years or more, but less than 14 years

• 14 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Open Date 10/10/2025

Requisition Number PRN43294B

Job Title Software Development Engineers

Working Title Software Development Engineer III

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P3 - Career, P4 - Advanced

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area President

Department 00639 - VP for Research

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $83,000 - $93,000

Close Date 01/10/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 10/30/2025