What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Development Engineers position at University of Utah Health Research?
Details
Open Date 05/11/2026
Requisition Number PRN44983B
Job Title Software Development Engineers
Working Title Software Development Engineers
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level 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
Monday – Friday; standard business hours with flexibility as required to support different time zones, development deadlines and institutional priorities.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00952 - Division of Epidemiology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 64,122 to 124,278
Close Date 05/17/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Software Engineer will support the development, integration, and maintenance of software solutions within a secure Informatics and computing infrastructure environment used to support high-impact clinical, health services, and data science research across the institution and collaborative organizations such as the Department of War and the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role focuses on building robust, scalable tools and data workflows that enable researchers and operational partners to perform advanced analytics, machine learning, and large-scale data processing. Reviews industry trends, helps set department programming standards to ensure code efficiency and reliability, as well as mentoring other software engineers.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Ability to work in secure or regulated environments and follow strict compliance guidelines
Experience implementing Privacy-Preserving Record Linkage ( PPRL ) protocols in the Department of Veterans Affairs
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C , C#, or JavaScript
Proficiency in one or more database platforms such as Microsoft SQL , Oracle SQL , Neo4j, or MongoDB
Experience with software development best practices, including version control (Git), testing, and CI/CD
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across disciplines
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
This is an Advanced-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P34894
Minimum Qualifications
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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
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
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Open Date 05/11/2026
Requisition Number PRN44983B
Job Title Software Development Engineers
Working Title Software Development Engineers
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level 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
Monday – Friday; standard business hours with flexibility as required to support different time zones, development deadlines and institutional priorities.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00952 - Division of Epidemiology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 64,122 to 124,278
Close Date 05/17/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Software Engineer will support the development, integration, and maintenance of software solutions within a secure Informatics and computing infrastructure environment used to support high-impact clinical, health services, and data science research across the institution and collaborative organizations such as the Department of War and the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role focuses on building robust, scalable tools and data workflows that enable researchers and operational partners to perform advanced analytics, machine learning, and large-scale data processing. Reviews industry trends, helps set department programming standards to ensure code efficiency and reliability, as well as mentoring other software engineers.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications and data tools within secure computing environment
- Collaborate with researchers, data scientists, statisticians, and clinicians to translate research needs into technical solutions
- Design and maintain data pipelines that facilitate secure data access, analysis, and reporting
- Implement automation scripts and tools to streamline data processing, research workflows, and environment management
- Ensure compliance with organizational security, privacy, and data-handling requirements
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with operations teams
- Write clear, maintainable code and detailed technical documentation
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development activities, including sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospective meetings
- Support migration or modernization initiatives related to cloud, containerization, or high-performance computing within VINCI .
- Contribute to continuous improvement of software engineering practices within the team.
Ability to work in secure or regulated environments and follow strict compliance guidelines
Experience implementing Privacy-Preserving Record Linkage ( PPRL ) protocols in the Department of Veterans Affairs
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C , C#, or JavaScript
Proficiency in one or more database platforms such as Microsoft SQL , Oracle SQL , Neo4j, or MongoDB
Experience with software development best practices, including version control (Git), testing, and CI/CD
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across disciplines
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
This is an Advanced-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P34894
Minimum Qualifications
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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
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 working in high security DoW/VA research computing environments.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Datavant, Azure, AWS , or GCP ).
- Experience mentoring developers, testers and project managers.
- Background supporting healthcare, biomedical, or clinical research applications.
- Experience working with and in governmental organizations to deliver solutions in a timely, collaborative manner.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.