• Software Development Engineer I

    University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT)


    Details

     

    **Open Date** 10/10/2025

    **Requisition Number** PRN43295B

    **Job Title** Software Development Engineers

    **Working Title** Software Development Engineer I

    **Career Progression Track** P00

    **Track Level** P1 - Entry Level Pro

    **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** $65,000 - $71,000

    **Close Date** 01/10/2026

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

    Job Summary

    The Office of Research Information Systems is seeking a Software Development Engineer I. 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 software engineer will work primarily with the IRB and other offices that use ERICA for regulatory approvals and tracking.

    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.

    + Requires basic skill set and proficiency.

    + Conduct work assignments as directed.

    + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

    Minimum Qualifications

    **Software Development Engineer, I:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

    **EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :** 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).

     

    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_

     

    [email protected]_

     

    _Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**

    _For more information:_

    https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

    _To inquire about this posting, email:_

    [email protected]

     

    _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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