University of Utah
Software Development Engineer IV
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Open Date: 10/22/2025
Requisition Number: PRN43382B
Job Title: Software Development Engineer IV
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: L4 - 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: Arranged with Supervisor
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 01271 - Biomed Informatics Core CCTS
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: 110k – 121k
Close Date: 01/30/2026
Priority Review Date: 11/24/2025
Job Summary The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) supports a broad range of faculty researchers, data scientists, clinical coordinators, and informaticists. This position will provide support for investigator‑initiated projects and core CTSI operational development, requiring a broad range of software solutions. Projects range from IoT integration, data transformation and integration, web application development, user interface implementation, application integration, and service and application deployment automation. This position requires flexibility and a willingness to grow into new technologies and expand your comfort zone. You’ll work with emerging technologies and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to lead projects and collaborate with other engineers. This position allows you to broaden your skills, sharpen your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on real‑world projects, helping the scientist and research participant community.
CTSI serves as an academic home for clinical and translational research, developing innovative health services and training a new generation of investigators. Four foundations of discovery compose the institute: Cores and Services, Education and Training, Clinical Research Support Office, and Administration.
Utah CTSI has produced leading investigators with several NIH grants awarded for their various bench‑to‑bedside areas of research and partners with other flagship institutions.
Learn more about CTSI: https://ctsi.utah.edu/administration/about-us
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 the full development life cycle, including requirements analysis and design.
Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business 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.
Recognized as a subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional.
Requires a specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.
Help implement new applications in Java, Clojure, JavaScript, PHP, Python, or Go.
Collaborate with the other engineering staff to build out applications and infrastructure for researchers.
Manage and implement deployment and automation platforms.
Implement data transformation and migration pipelines.
Provide user interface design support, design, and implementation.
Support implementation and integration of core CTSI informatics systems: REDCap, OpenSpecimen, and custom solutions.
Lead project designs and implementations with other developers in the engineering group.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can substitute 1 year 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
Capable of working effectively in an agile environment with others.
Experience with JavaScript, Python, Go or other server‑side scripting languages.
Front‑end web development concepts including calling and testing APIs and implementations such as Swagger and JSON/XML serialization.
Full‑stack web development and deployment of modern applications using Vue.js, React or related frameworks.
Hands‑on experience in UI components implementations.
Strong knowledge of SQL and some exposure to ETL technologies.
Experience working with data transformations and message transformations using platforms such as Node‑RED.
Experience with event‑driven architectures or message queues.
Knowledge of containerization and deployment techniques using Docker, Podman or Kubernetes.
Experience with application integration using middleware tiers and REST API integration.
Working knowledge of Linux.
EEO Statement The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or veteran status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in education programs or activities.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations can be provided upon request.
Additional Information To request a reasonable accommodation or if you have experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct, please contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affinity Action. Employment inquiries: employment@utah.edu or call 801‑581‑2300.
For safety and security information, visit https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport. For nondiscrimination policies, visit https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
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Requisition Number: PRN43382B
Job Title: Software Development Engineer IV
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: L4 - 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: Arranged with Supervisor
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 01271 - Biomed Informatics Core CCTS
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: 110k – 121k
Close Date: 01/30/2026
Priority Review Date: 11/24/2025
Job Summary The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) supports a broad range of faculty researchers, data scientists, clinical coordinators, and informaticists. This position will provide support for investigator‑initiated projects and core CTSI operational development, requiring a broad range of software solutions. Projects range from IoT integration, data transformation and integration, web application development, user interface implementation, application integration, and service and application deployment automation. This position requires flexibility and a willingness to grow into new technologies and expand your comfort zone. You’ll work with emerging technologies and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to lead projects and collaborate with other engineers. This position allows you to broaden your skills, sharpen your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on real‑world projects, helping the scientist and research participant community.
CTSI serves as an academic home for clinical and translational research, developing innovative health services and training a new generation of investigators. Four foundations of discovery compose the institute: Cores and Services, Education and Training, Clinical Research Support Office, and Administration.
Utah CTSI has produced leading investigators with several NIH grants awarded for their various bench‑to‑bedside areas of research and partners with other flagship institutions.
Learn more about CTSI: https://ctsi.utah.edu/administration/about-us
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 the full development life cycle, including requirements analysis and design.
Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business 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.
Recognized as a subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional.
Requires a specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.
Help implement new applications in Java, Clojure, JavaScript, PHP, Python, or Go.
Collaborate with the other engineering staff to build out applications and infrastructure for researchers.
Manage and implement deployment and automation platforms.
Implement data transformation and migration pipelines.
Provide user interface design support, design, and implementation.
Support implementation and integration of core CTSI informatics systems: REDCap, OpenSpecimen, and custom solutions.
Lead project designs and implementations with other developers in the engineering group.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can substitute 1 year 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
Capable of working effectively in an agile environment with others.
Experience with JavaScript, Python, Go or other server‑side scripting languages.
Front‑end web development concepts including calling and testing APIs and implementations such as Swagger and JSON/XML serialization.
Full‑stack web development and deployment of modern applications using Vue.js, React or related frameworks.
Hands‑on experience in UI components implementations.
Strong knowledge of SQL and some exposure to ETL technologies.
Experience working with data transformations and message transformations using platforms such as Node‑RED.
Experience with event‑driven architectures or message queues.
Knowledge of containerization and deployment techniques using Docker, Podman or Kubernetes.
Experience with application integration using middleware tiers and REST API integration.
Working knowledge of Linux.
EEO Statement The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or veteran status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in education programs or activities.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations can be provided upon request.
Additional Information To request a reasonable accommodation or if you have experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct, please contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affinity Action. Employment inquiries: employment@utah.edu or call 801‑581‑2300.
For safety and security information, visit https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport. For nondiscrimination policies, visit https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
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