Systems Engineer III at The University of Texas at Dallas

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The University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Systems Engineer III. This role involves provisioning, deploying, administering, and maintaining IT resources and services, leading small teams and projects, and mentoring junior engineers while managing platform architecture and development for the OBHW program.

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Lead duplication and setup of BrainHealth Platform for OBHW program, including architecture decisions and cloud infrastructure management within AWS.
Develop, maintain, and document application services, APIs, deployment pipelines, and platform operations.
Collaborate with clinical, research, and program stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Guide and mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
Required technical skills include advanced backend software development, RESTful API and GraphQL experience, AWS cloud services, SQL databases, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization.
Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field, software development with leadership experience, and familiarity with research/clinical technology platforms.
Compensation starts at $85,000 monthly, dependent on qualifications.
Department: CBH BPI; supports military program OBHW within a research and academic environment.
Hybrid remote work with required presence in DFW area and occasional after-hours work for deployments or maintenance.

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Posting Number	S07309P
Position Title	Systems Engineer III
Functional Title	Systems Engineer III - OBHW Platform Engineer
Department	CBH BPI
Salary Range	Starting at $85,000 Dependent on Qualifications
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Dallas
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	10/22/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Desired Start Date	11/23/2026
Job Summary	Responsible for provisioning, deploying, administering, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, upgrading and patching of Information Technology resources and services. Document complex processes, procedures, system configurations and specifications. Exhibits strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with the capability to acquire, retain and leverage advanced technical competencies. Able to independently and collaboratively coalesce design specifications, manage and develop stable, best practice, environment specific enterprise class solutions. Able to manage small teams and projects. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of enterprise solutions, architecture and lifecycles. Mentors junior engineers.
Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Education and Experience	Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field. Four or more years of software development experience in a production environment, including experience leading technical projects or mentoring other engineers. Experience with AWS cloud services in a production environment. Advanced proficiency in backend software development and system architecture; experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL endpoints; hands-on experience with AWS cloud services in a production environment; experience with SQL databases and data flow management; ability to lead technical delivery and make architecture decisions with minimal supervision; experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to less experienced engineers; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document architecture and technical decisions; ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams including clinical, research, and engineering stakeholders Experience standing up or replicating an existing platform environment from scratch; experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation; experience with containerization and environment management; familiarity with the Center for BrainHealth, BrainHealth Platform or similar research or clinical technology platform; prior experience working with military populations, veterans, or federal health programs; prior experience in a research, academic, or healthcare technology environment
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Lead the effort to duplicate and stand up the BrainHealth Platform for the OBHW program, adapting existing infrastructure and application services for military program use; own architecture decisions for the OBHW platform instance, balancing performance, scalability, and maintainability; develop and maintain application services and APIs to support the OBHW program; configure and maintain cloud infrastructure within AWS; adapt existing platform components to meet OBHW program requirements; maintain environment parity with the BrainHealth Platform and incorporate upstream changes as appropriate; build and configure deployment pipelines for the OBHW environment; document platform architecture, environment setup, and operational procedures for the OBHW instance; provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers supporting the OBHW program; collaborate with clinical, research, and program stakeholders to translate program requirements into technical specifications; lead go-live preparation including integration testing and production readiness; perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions	Standard office environment. Occasional after-hours work may be required to support scheduled deployments or system maintenance.
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Additional Information	Remote Work Notice: Hybrid remote work environment available and a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement is required upon employment. Use of personal computer and other standard office equipment may be required. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including: · Competitive Salary · Tuition Benefits · BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees · AD&D Insurance · Dental & Vision Plan Options · Optional Long and Short-term Disability · TRS Retirement Plan · Fertility Benefits · Paid time off All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https: https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information. About Us UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities. Let us be your employer of choice! #WHOOSH
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Important Message	1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the *ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator*.

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