Software Developer @ University of Utah

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The University of Utah is hiring a Software Developer to join its Department of Anesthesiology's Digital Innovation team on a part-time basis. The role involves designing, developing, and testing medical software applications, working with healthcare data, and collaborating with faculty and researchers to support clinical decision tools and research initiatives.

Highlights

Design, develop, and test software applications primarily in the .NET/C# environment.
Work with healthcare data such as vital signs to develop clinical decision support tools.
Develop and maintain APIs interfacing between SQL and vector databases.
Create unit tests and participate in software quality assurance activities.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, researchers, and other developers on various projects.
Develop and maintain scripts for patient simulators.
Student pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field with software development emphasis.
Requires 2+ years programming experience and intermediate knowledge of .NET/C#.
Experience or interest in medical technology, patient data, and software testing principles.
Pay rate ranges from $19.00 to $22.00 per hour; position is part-time (16 hours/week) and temporary.

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Requisition Number	PRN16492N
Job Title	Software Developer
Working Title	Software Developer I
Career Progression Track	F
Track Level	P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code	Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Type	Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?	Yes
Standard Hours per Week	16
Full Time or Part Time?	Part Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	M-F schedule may vary
Is this a work study job?	No
VP Area	U of U Health - Academics
Department	00220 - Anesthesiology - Operations
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	19.00 - 22.00
Close Date	11/04/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)	10/31/2025
Job Summary	The University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a part-time software developer to join our Anesthesiology Digital Innovation team. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in medical software development, contributing to projects that directly impact clinical decision support and research. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, staff, researchers, and other developers on various initiatives involving data interfaces to health patient records, management, and application development for clinical decision support.
Responsibilities	Responsibilities: ● Assist in the design, development, and testing of software applications including but not limited to the .NET/C# programming environment. ● Work with healthcare data, including vital signs and other patient information to develop and test emerging/prototype clinical decision support tools. ● Work with application programming interfaces between traditional SQL and vector databases ● Develop unit tests and participate in software quality assurance (QA) activities to ensure robust and reliable applications. ● Collaborate with team members to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions. ● Participate in code reviews and contribute to documentation efforts. ● Develop and maintain scripts for patient simulators to enhance their functionality and realism. ● Stay updated on relevant technologies and best practices in software development. Required Qualifications: ● Student pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related degree with software development emphasis ● 2+ years of programming experience ● Intermediate understanding of the .NET/C# programming language and environment. ● Prior experience in an organization that involves medical technology and software ● Familiarity with or a strong interest in working with patient information, such as vital signs data. ● Basic understanding of software testing principles, including unit testing and quality assurance concepts. ● Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). ● Demonstrated scripting skills, preferably with experience in patient simulator scripting and familiarity with simulator control software. ● Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail. ● Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ● Strong written and verbal communication skills. 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 3-5 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	Prior experience with medical software development or healthcare IT. Experience with database management (e.g., SQL Server). Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA). Coursework in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
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. 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 (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu 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

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* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

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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Software Developer Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Announcement

Details

Open Date
Requisition Number	PRN16492N
Job Title	Software Developer
Working Title	Software Developer I
Career Progression Track	F
Track Level	P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code	Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Type	Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?	Yes
Standard Hours per Week	16
Full Time or Part Time?	Part Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	M-F schedule may vary
Is this a work study job?	No
VP Area	U of U Health - Academics
Department	00220 - Anesthesiology - Operations
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	19.00 - 22.00
Close Date	11/04/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)	10/31/2025
Job Summary	The University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a part-time software developer to join our Anesthesiology Digital Innovation team. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in medical software development, contributing to projects that directly impact clinical decision support and research. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, staff, researchers, and other developers on various initiatives involving data interfaces to health patient records, management, and application development for clinical decision support.
Responsibilities	Responsibilities: ● Assist in the design, development, and testing of software applications including but not limited to the .NET/C# programming environment. ● Work with healthcare data, including vital signs and other patient information to develop and test emerging/prototype clinical decision support tools. ● Work with application programming interfaces between traditional SQL and vector databases ● Develop unit tests and participate in software quality assurance (QA) activities to ensure robust and reliable applications. ● Collaborate with team members to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions. ● Participate in code reviews and contribute to documentation efforts. ● Develop and maintain scripts for patient simulators to enhance their functionality and realism. ● Stay updated on relevant technologies and best practices in software development. Required Qualifications: ● Student pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related degree with software development emphasis ● 2+ years of programming experience ● Intermediate understanding of the .NET/C# programming language and environment. ● Prior experience in an organization that involves medical technology and software ● Familiarity with or a strong interest in working with patient information, such as vital signs data. ● Basic understanding of software testing principles, including unit testing and quality assurance concepts. ● Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). ● Demonstrated scripting skills, preferably with experience in patient simulator scripting and familiarity with simulator control software. ● Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail. ● Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ● Strong written and verbal communication skills. 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 3-5 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	Prior experience with medical software development or healthcare IT. Experience with database management (e.g., SQL Server). Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA). Coursework in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
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. 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 (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu 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 (*).

* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

University Human Resource Management
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