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University of Utah is hiring an IT Software Engineer IV to develop and support research-oriented PeopleSoft and related applications utilized across the university. The role involves collaborating with engineers, UI designers, and product managers to deliver innovative software solutions primarily for research departments and stakeholders.

Highlights

Develop and maintain PeopleSoft applications and third-party integrations for research administration.

Manage research applications including grant proposal tracking and award lifecycle management.

Collaborate with the Office of the Vice President for Research to support research-related processes.

Use technologies such as PeopleTools, Gideon Taylor framework, Integration Broker, App Designer, SQR, and Application Engines.

Work within a Scrum team to design, develop, test, and deliver software projects.

Minimum qualifications require a bachelor’s degree plus 8 years or a master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.

Preferred skills include knowledge of the Gideon Taylor framework, API and server security, software development lifecycle, and SQL.

Proficient in UNIX and Windows environments with strong communication skills.

Salary range is $75,000 to $125,000 annually.

Department works with research departments, researchers, and university administrative units.

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Open Date	02/18/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44306B
Job Title	IT Software Engineers
Working Title	IT Software Engineer IV
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P4 - 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	Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
VP Area	President
Department	00417 - UIT Univ Support Services
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$75,000 - $125,000
Close Date	04/15/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	IT Software Engineer IV The IT Software Engineer for UIT’s University Support Services will provide a primary role in the development and support of research-oriented PeopleSoft and connecting applications used by the University of Utah at large. Works closely with dynamic team web and PeopleSoft engineers, UI designers, and product managers with the goal of creating and maintaining innovative and feature-rich applications for users on campus including: Research departments, researchers, and others. 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. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including: Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates 14.2% retirement contributions Generous paid leave time 11 paid holidays per year 50% tuition reduction for employees after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years 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 A wellness program to promote health and quality of life Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu For more information regarding how our salary and benefit offerings impact the overall compensation here at the University of Utah, please see our Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php
Responsibilities	IT Software Engineer, IV • Support and maintain PeopleSoft applications and related third‑party integrations and bolt‑ons (including Gideon Taylor) used for research administration. • Work with App Designer, SQR development, Application Engines and App Packages • Manage research applications, including pre award and post-award tracking of grant funded research proposals. • Support award management by tracking changes to research awards and associated project financial data throughout the award lifecycle. • Partner with the Office of the Vice President for Research to support research related processes and system needs. • Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation. • Collaborate with business partners to ensure the University of Utah remains compliant with evolving federal, state, and agency regulations. • Research, design, develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation. • Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. • Aid in the creation of Gideon Taylor eForms used for research administration. • Work with a small Scrum team to confer with systems analysts, business analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces. • Ability to work on small to large projects from analysis through development, testing, QA, and delivery. • Update software, enhance, troubleshoot or modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance. • The primary technologies will be in the area of PeopleTools, Gideon Taylor framework, Integration Broker, but the Engineer may require working with team members with different backgrounds to help them complete tasks outside of your area of expertise • May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. • Prepare reports or correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, or status. • Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan integration of a new system or modification of an existing system. • Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance. • Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects. • Supervise and assign work to programmers.
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 Engineer, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences	•Working knowledge of Gideon Taylor framework •Experience writing clean, maintainable, and testable code (using design patterns, industry standards and best practices. •Knowledge of large University Financial and Research applications •Demonstrated experience with API and data and server security. •Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle. •Experience with Integration Broker with integrating to internal and external third-party applications •Fundamental understanding of relational database design including data normalization, ERD modeling and SQL. •Utilization of AI Coding tools such as Windsurf, Co-Pilot or GitHub Copilot •Proficient with web standards and best practices and in writing clean, maintainable, semantic code. •Proficiency in UNIX and Windows environments along with basic desktop application suites. •Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all 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 (*).

* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* 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
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter
List of References

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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IT Software Engineers Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Announcement

Details

Open Date	02/18/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44306B
Job Title	IT Software Engineers
Working Title	IT Software Engineer IV
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P4 - 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	Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
VP Area	President
Department	00417 - UIT Univ Support Services
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$75,000 - $125,000
Close Date	04/15/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	IT Software Engineer IV The IT Software Engineer for UIT’s University Support Services will provide a primary role in the development and support of research-oriented PeopleSoft and connecting applications used by the University of Utah at large. Works closely with dynamic team web and PeopleSoft engineers, UI designers, and product managers with the goal of creating and maintaining innovative and feature-rich applications for users on campus including: Research departments, researchers, and others. 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. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including: Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates 14.2% retirement contributions Generous paid leave time 11 paid holidays per year 50% tuition reduction for employees after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years 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 A wellness program to promote health and quality of life Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu For more information regarding how our salary and benefit offerings impact the overall compensation here at the University of Utah, please see our Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php
Responsibilities	IT Software Engineer, IV • Support and maintain PeopleSoft applications and related third‑party integrations and bolt‑ons (including Gideon Taylor) used for research administration. • Work with App Designer, SQR development, Application Engines and App Packages • Manage research applications, including pre award and post-award tracking of grant funded research proposals. • Support award management by tracking changes to research awards and associated project financial data throughout the award lifecycle. • Partner with the Office of the Vice President for Research to support research related processes and system needs. • Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation. • Collaborate with business partners to ensure the University of Utah remains compliant with evolving federal, state, and agency regulations. • Research, design, develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation. • Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. • Aid in the creation of Gideon Taylor eForms used for research administration. • Work with a small Scrum team to confer with systems analysts, business analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces. • Ability to work on small to large projects from analysis through development, testing, QA, and delivery. • Update software, enhance, troubleshoot or modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance. • The primary technologies will be in the area of PeopleTools, Gideon Taylor framework, Integration Broker, but the Engineer may require working with team members with different backgrounds to help them complete tasks outside of your area of expertise • May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. • Prepare reports or correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, or status. • Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan integration of a new system or modification of an existing system. • Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance. • Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects. • Supervise and assign work to programmers.
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 Engineer, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences	•Working knowledge of Gideon Taylor framework •Experience writing clean, maintainable, and testable code (using design patterns, industry standards and best practices. •Knowledge of large University Financial and Research applications •Demonstrated experience with API and data and server security. •Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle. •Experience with Integration Broker with integrating to internal and external third-party applications •Fundamental understanding of relational database design including data normalization, ERD modeling and SQL. •Utilization of AI Coding tools such as Windsurf, Co-Pilot or GitHub Copilot •Proficient with web standards and best practices and in writing clean, maintainable, semantic code. •Proficiency in UNIX and Windows environments along with basic desktop application suites. •Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all 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 (*).

* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* 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
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter
List of References

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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