Software Design Engineer Job at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

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Job Description

UETN is looking for a software design engineer.

Designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software programming applications. Supports and/or installs software applications/operating systems. Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Following general guidelines and accepted technical approaches performs tasks in the design, development, and implementation of software engineering applications, the analysis and investigation of software engineering project tasks, the definition of design specifications and parameters, development and application of standard routines and utility programs, resolution of hardware/software compatibility and interface design considerations and analysis of system architecture requirements and structure.

This is a Category IIA position: Not required on campus and able to telework during the duration of the University’s COVID-19 response. Employees and/or functions where employees are able to work remotely in order to maintain campus systems, campus operations, clinical operations, and patient care.

Responsibilities
Working with teams to develop and maintain enterprise web applications, the successful developer will have the ability to work on a large project from analysis through development, testing, QA, and delivery. The primary duties will be in the area of Java enterprise web development (Java, Spring, SQL, HTML/CSS/JavaScript), but the engineer may require working with team members with different backgrounds to help them complete tasks outside of the candidate’s area of expertise.
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.

Department Specific Requirements
The ideal candidate is an experienced full-stack, Java web developer with demonstrated high proficiency in the following technologies and tools:
  • Java 8 required, Java 9+ desired
  • Javascript, specifically jQuery, Ajax
  • Spring Framework 4 & 5, Spring MVC
  • REST web services and JSON
  • HTML5, CSS3, responsive design
  • SQL
  • Source control with Git / Bitbucket
  • Demonstrated ability to debug both client- and server-side code


An ideal candidate also has:
  • Tomcat (basic configuration and use)
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of industry standard software development methodologies and practices
  • The ability to capture user requirements and develop design documentation and user interfaces
  • Ability to code detailed, functional pages from mockups in collaboration with designers
  • Experience in developing software for the entire development life cycle, requirements gathering, analysis and design, development, test, deployment, support, and retirement
  • Experience writing clean, maintainable, and testable Java code (including unit tests), using design patterns, industry standards and best practices.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
  • Development in the Eclipse IDE, Spring STS, or IntelliJ IDEA
  • Development in MacOS
  • Maven use and understanding and authorship of POMs
  • Unit testing with JUnit in Spring MVC
  • Atlassian JIRA and Confluence
  • Knowledge of continuous integration with Jenkins and Bitbucket
  • Database design experience
  • JSP or Thymeleaf templates
  • Javascript frameworks, specifically Vue
  • Logging with Log4j 2
  • Spring Security, Spring Data (JPA/Hibernate)
  • JNDI
  • Familiarity with virtualization tools
  • Experience with RESTful API development / standardized grammar design

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information
About UETN : Utah Education and Telehealth Network provides network and IT Solutions for Educational institutions (Higher Education, K12, Libraries and Other (Zoo, Aquarium)) throughout Utah. This position is integral in providing systems and services to all UETN Stakeholders. UETN is housed on the University of Utah campus in the Eccles Broadcast Center, UETN employees are U of U staff and received all of the same benefits listed below.
UETN is committed to creating a workplace culture that values equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we believe that everyone plays a role in fostering EDI, every day. EDI isn’t just the right thing for our employees and the university community; it’s also the smart thing. It empowers us to provide the best IT services for our students and their families, staff, faculty, clinicians, and patients and their families.

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 to arts and museum venues and a member of the Pac-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
The University of Utah Benefits
  • Health, dental, and wellness coverage
  • Automatic and immediately vested 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a)
  • Free public 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 of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.


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.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * How did you hear about this position?
    • University of Utah Web Page
    • Internet: search engine, online job board, etc
    • University of Utah employee referral
    • Career Services/Campus Job Fair
    • Community/Government Agency
    • Other/Unknown
  • * How did you hear about this position? - University of Utah web page - Online - University of Utah employee referral - Career Services / Job Fair - Community / Government Agency - Other

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  • Resume
Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

Open Date
05/02/2023

Requisition Number
PRN34752B

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-Friday 8am-4pm

VP Area
President

Department
00336 - KUEN/Utah Education Network

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$47,600/yr. to $90,400/yr. DOE

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

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