IT Software Developer II

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking an IT Software Developer II in Salt Lake City. The role centers on coding within PeopleSoft/ERP environments, supporting colleagues, and ensuring reliable software delivery.

Required are a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 4 years of related experience, or a master’s with 2 years. The position offers a hybrid schedule and growth opportunities in UIT Univ Support Services.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience, or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
• Experience with coding within Peoplesoft or Enterprise SIS systems including PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Application Engine, BI Publisher, nVision Reports, SQL, SQR, C or C++.
• Experience with large system implementations and ERP software development is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of relational database concepts and testing/troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Codes applications according to specifications and team guidance.
• Supports other programmers and analysts with programming and analysis tasks.
• Investigates vendor products and informs team about features/limitations of tools and languages.
• Attends team meetings and communicates programming issues to staff and customers.
• Presents findings and recommendations in writing and verbally.
• Tunes and modifies code for efficiency and reliability.
• Writes system interface programs and troubleshoots existing code.
• Investigates system bugs and proposes fixes or alternatives.
• Tests applications and adheres to version control and promotion guidelines.
• Analyzes program output and error logs.

Skills

Programming

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

PeopleTools

PeopleCode

Application Engine

BI Publisher

nVision

PeopleSoft Query Tool

SQL

SQR

C

C++

Job description

IT Software Developer II

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

• 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 findings, 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: P38272Grade: 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 Query Tool, SQL, SQR, C or C++.

Requisition Details

Requisition Number: PRN46360B

Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm Hybrid

Department: 00417 - UIT Univ Support Services

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $50,000- $64500.00/yr

Close Date: 12/31/2026