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Software Engineer/Developer IV (JR10004121)

Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH)
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2025
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Jobs Hub to apply through the internal application process.

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Software Engineer/Developer IV

Job Duties

This position works under the general direction of the Director of Web and Application Development. The Software Engineer/Developer IV is an experienced senior developer responsible for the analysis, design, development and support of in-house applications, websites, interfaces, reporting systems, and the various LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) that support the laboratories and divisions affiliated with WSLH. This position requires the ability to work independently as well as in teams consisting of staff from multiple areas (business, technical, and vendors). This position will also lead teams in development efforts.

This position involves researching new technologies, methodologies, programming languages and frameworks to develop and support WSLH information systems. This position will review systems for cybersecurity threats and weaknesses, and take corrective actions. This position will work with the Development Team to implement strategies and tools for automated testing, management of source code, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) to ensure quality and keep custom software up-to-date with current technologies.

Typical duties of this position include: performing systems analysis and documenting systems design; working with laboratory analysts to develop solutions (including cloud-based) to support research, analysis and workflows; maintaining and resolving problems with existing computer systems and programs; working with other development team members to create new web and computer applications; and developing data interfaces and API’s with internal and external systems, customers and agencies.

Hours will be primarily M-F 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 PM. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Develops data structure and systems performance strategies - 10%
  • Trains and provides technical guidance to lower level staff - 5%
  • Reviews systems requirements, design, and business processes to ensure the alignment with IT and business strategies - 10%
  • Provides expertise on the resolution and technical approach of complex technical design and system integration problems - 10%
  • Conducts system analysis, reviews, and interprets system requirements, and develops detailed system design specifications for system integration and upgrades - 10%
  • Ensure that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats - 5%
  • Provide support WSLH Labs to find solutions for testing, reporting, research and other needs - 5%
  • May supervise unit staff and resolve routine personnel issues - 5%
  • Leads application development, integration upgrades, and maintenance projects - 10%
  • Consults with clients on project status, proposals, or technical issues - 5%
  • Designs and develops well integrated applications that meet present and future business needs - 10%
  • Determines testing methodologies and manages the development and implementation of comprehensive test plans - 5%
  • Research and implement new development tools and associated infrastructure - 5%
  • Research and develop ways to automate and improve development and release processes - 5%

Department

Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene - Office of Information Systems

Compensation

Minimum Salary is $100,000/year. Actual salary to be determined upon hire.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and

saving accounts; retirement benefits.

Required Skills/Qualifications

  • Working knowledge and experience with Java and IDE's such as Eclipse or equivalent.
  • Working knowledge and experience with Oracle and SQL Server databases and advanced SQL skillset, including database design
  • Working knowledge and experience with DevOps responsibilities and usage/implementation of tools and methods for Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and automated testing
  • Working knowledge and experience with web development and cyber-security threat prevention
  • Experience with software quality and testing, i.e. writing test plans, development of test scripts
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to continuously sit or stand at a computer terminal using a keyboard and mouse viewing computer monitor(s) for extended periods up to 8 hours with breaks.
  • Ability and endurance to work extended days, up to 10 hours

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of LINUX operating systems
  • Working knowledge of GIT/GITHub/GITLab
  • Working knowledge of MAVEN and NEXUS
  • Working knowledge of HL7 data exchange
  • Working knowledge of batch job design
  • Working knowledge of PHP, Javascript, or other scripting languages

Education

  • 10 years in a commercial or government IT environment
  • Four-Year Degree or Equivalent Experience

How To Apply

To begin the application process please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and cover letter

Briefly Describing Your Qualifications Relevant To The Position.

WSLH does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to

verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

The selected applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

Contact Information

Please reach out to Kelsey Bailey at kelsey.bailey@slh.wisc.edu with any questions.

Institutional Statement On Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

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