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IT Software Developers

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, Utah 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $50K - $65K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ October 1st, 2026
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University of Utah is hiring IT Software Developers. The role involves coding applications based on specifications, supporting programming teams, troubleshooting and repairing code, and ensuring efficient software performance while adhering to departmental standards.

Highlights

  • Develop and code software applications according to specifications from Software Design Engineers.

  • Support programmers, system analysts, and technical staff with programming and analysis activities.

  • Investigate vendor products and provide insights on programming tools and languages.

  • Attend team meetings and communicate programming issues and recommendations to staff and customers.

  • Tune and modify code, troubleshoot bugs, and write system interface programs.

  • Test applications and follow department version control and promotion guidelines.

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree plus 4 years experience or a master’s plus 2 years of related work experience with equivalency substitutions allowed.

  • Preferred skills include experience with ERP development, PeopleSoft technologies (PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Application Engine), SQL, C, or C++.

  • Knowledge of relational databases, programming and scripting languages, and large system implementations is advantageous.

  • Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $64,500 per year.

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Announcement
Details
Open Date 09/30/2026
Requisition Number PRN46360B
Job Title IT Software Developers
Working Title IT Software Developer II
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P2 - Developing
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 am – 5 pm Hybrid
VP Area President
Department 00417 - UIT Univ Support Services
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $50,000- $64500.00/yr
Close Date 12/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
About UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.

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 BIG-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.
Responsibilities
IT Software Developer II

  • Codes applications according to written specifications and verbal instructions from Software Design Engineers.

  • Supports other department programmers and system analysts as well as other technical staff with programming and analysis related activities.

  • Investigates vendor products and provides information to programmers and other project members about features and limitations of programming tools and languages: Follows industry recommendations and department programming standards to ensure code efficiency and reliability.

  • Attends team meetings and communicates (verbally and in writing) programming issues to appropriate staff and customers.

  • Presents finding, recommendations, and specifications both verbally and in writing.

  • Tunes and modifies code to ensure efficiency.

  • Writes system interface programs.

  • Troubleshoots and repairs existing code.

  • Investigates system “bugs” and provides input on code fixes and alternative solutions.

  • Tests applications and follows department version control and code promotion guidelines.

  • Performs analysis on program output and error logs.

Job Code: P38272
Grade: P18
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).

IT Software Developer, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
  • 1-2 years’ experience that includes programming experience with large system implementations; a degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field may be used to offset experience.

  • Experience in an ERP software development environment.

  • Basic knowledge of the overall development process and skills in programming and scripting languages.

  • Fundamental understanding of relational database concepts.

  • Demonstrated testing and troubleshooting skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Demonstrated human relations and communications skills, and ability to work in a team environment.

  • A strong commitment to excellence in service.

  • Experience with coding applications within a Peoplesoft or Enterprise SIS system including PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Application Engine, Application Package, BI Publisher, nVision Reports, PeopleSoft QueryTool, SQL, SQR, C or C++.
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
 

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.
 

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.




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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
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
  3. * This is a remote/hybrid position in the Salt Lake City, UT area. Are you either local to area, or willing to relocate?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
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: [email protected]

 

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