Job Information
University of Utah Software Design Engineer in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 11/08/2024
Requisition Number PRN40290B
Job Title Software Design Engineer
Working Title Software Design Engineer
Job Grade F
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
Monday to Friday
8 am to 5 pm
VP Area President
Department 00417 - UIT Univ Support Services
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $80,000 - $95,000
Close Date 02/07/2025
Job Summary
University Information Technology ( UIT ) seeks a Software Design Engineer to assist with software development in University Support Services ( USS ). The engineer who obtains this position will work with third-party and internally developed software for various groups within the University; the engineer is responsible for working through issues with applications and services and collaborates with others to configure applications to fit business needs. University Support Services is a division of UIT – come work for a dynamic team with great University benefits!
Responsibilities
Use and develop software applications using technologies according to departmental standards. (Oracle PeopleSoft, Kronos, and others)
Meet with customers to gather requirements and document processes to facilitate development.
Provide support to customers on new and existing applications as the need arises in a managed delivery schedule.
Participate and coordinate development activities for upgrades of software applications.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Strong emphasis on industry-standard software development methodologies and practices.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to capture user requirements.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
About UIT :University Information Technology ( UIT ), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’sChief Information Officerand is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services ( CIS ) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.
About the University of Utah : Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home toarts and museum venuesand a member of theBIG -12 Conference.Skiing and snowboarding opportunitiesare a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities frombiking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to theUtah Symphony and Opera,Ballet West,professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
University of Utah Benefits
·Health, dental, and wellness coverage
Automatic and immediately vested14.2% employer contributionto personal retirement account (401a)
Freepublic transportation pass(Utah Transit Authority)
·Paid leave time
·Reduced tuition benefits for employee and family members
- More information:https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly 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 ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
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