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IT Software Developers

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $30K - $50K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ January 21st, 2026
SQL SCRUM

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Utah is hiring IT Software Developers to code and develop software applications. The role involves working in a Scrum team to design, analyze requirements, write and debug code, maintain documentation, and support PeopleSoft and third-party integrations with some on-site and occasional weekend work.

Highlights
  • Designs, codes, debugs, and documents software applications as part of a development team.
  • Works within a Scrum team alongside UX designers, QA, and Business Analysts.
  • Supports and develops PeopleSoft and third-party system integrations.
  • Requires working knowledge of SQL, PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, SQR, and app engine (preferred).
  • Full-time position with a standard 40-hour workweek and day shifts.
  • Entry-level General Professional track, requiring a bachelor's degree plus 2 years relevant experience or a master's degree.
  • Pay rate ranges from $30,000 to $50,000 depending on level and experience.
  • Position based in the University IT Support Services department under the President's office.
  • Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.
  • May require criminal background check and drug screening as part of hiring process.

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Announcement
Details
Open Date 01/20/2026
Requisition Number PRN44052B
Job Title IT Software Developers
Working Title IT Software Developers
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level L1 - Entry Level Pro
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
VP Area President
Department 00417 - UIT Univ Support Services
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 30000-50000
Close Date 04/16/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
IT Software Developers
Codes and develops software applications.
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
IT Software Developer, I
Works as part of a development team in the design of software applications. Conducts requirement analysis, documents technical specifications, and writes, reviews, and debugs code. Recommends product revisions or enhancements based on user feedback. Develops and maintains documentation or user manuals. Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P38271


Working with a Scrum team composed of individuals of varying backgrounds (UX designers, Developers, Quality Assurance, and Business Analysts), as part of a team to develop or maintain PeopleSoft and third party integrations. The successful Developer will have the ability to work on small to large projects from troubleshooting, development, analysis and testing.

The position requires some days each week working in the office as defined by management with optional work at home when not required to be in the office and occasional Saturday work (1 or 2 times a year) for upgrades.

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:

IT Software Developer, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

Preferences
Working knowledge of SQL, PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, SQR and app engine.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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.


https://safety.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.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is your highest level of completed education?
    • None
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate Degree
  2. * How many years of related work experience do you have?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
    • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
    • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
    • 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

 

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