Sr Software Design Engineer

Details

Open Date 01/11/2024

Requisition Number PRN37401B

Job Title Software Design Engineer Sr

Working Title Sr Software Design Engineer

Job Grade G

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, 8:00am – 5:00pm

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $60,700 to $109.649

Close Date

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Data Coordinating Center at the University of Utah is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Design Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, modifying, developing, and implementing software programming applications. Your contributions will support and enhance the tools essential for a thriving clinical research enterprise.

Positions are designed to provide growth and professional development opportunities, including promotions within a defined career ladder.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates

14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately

Generous paid leave time

11 paid Holidays per year

50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children

Flex spending accounts

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

Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

As a Senior Software Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain software applications critical to the functioning of the clinical research enterprise. Create, modify, and optimize software tools to ensure efficient data management and analysis.

Tool Maintenance: Take ownership of existing software tools, ensuring they are up-to-date, reliable, and meet the evolving needs of the research team. Perform regular maintenance, updates, and bug fixes as necessary.

Testing and Certification: Participate actively in the testing process by reviewing and analyzing software tests, witnessing test procedures, and certifying software for deployment. Ensure that software applications meet quality and performance standards.

Design and Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design specifications, parameters, and project tasks. Develop and implement software engineering applications that align with project requirements.

Compatibility and Interface: Address hardware and software compatibility issues, interface design considerations, and system architecture requirements. Ensure that software solutions seamlessly integrate into the clinical research environment.

Creative Problem-Solving: Perform complex and challenging assignments, utilizing your technical expertise and creativity to conceive and plan projects. Assess basic architecture, identify hardware limitations, and select innovative concepts and approaches to enhance software tools.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.

Comments

Performs complicated and difficult assignments under general direction requiring a high degree of technical competence reflecting current state-of-the-art applications. Conceives and plans projects involving the assessment of basic architecture, current hardware limitations, defines and selects new concepts and approaches May lead and direct the work of others. May report directly to a project lead or manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

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 4-6 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

Preferences

We will give preference to candidates with the following qualifications:

Experience in developing tools to support clinical research or a related field.

Proficiency in data management and analysis.

Knowledge of research or evidence-based practice.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Proven ability to work independently and lead projects.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Additional Comments

The Senior Software Design Engineer will undertake complex and challenging assignments, often requiring a high degree of technical competence.

This role involves conceiving and planning projects, assessing hardware and software limitations, and selecting innovative approaches.

The engineer may lead and direct the work of others, and there may be opportunities for project leadership and reporting to project leads or managers.

We encourage creative thinking and problem-solving in this role to contribute to the ongoing success of our clinical research enterprise.

Type Benefited Staff

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 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.

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