Software Developer IV- School o Dentistry

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Software Developer IV to design, develop, and support full-stack applications in regulated healthcare environments. You will work with Python/FastAPI, Node.js, React/TypeScript, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and cloud-based solutions, while mentoring others and ensuring secure, scalable software.

This role emphasizes collaboration across teams, adherence to healthcare standards, and comprehensive documentation of code and processes to support ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field required.
• Equivalent years of experience may substitute education.
• 4 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Writes clean, efficient, well-documented code using Java, Python or C++.
• Manages the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and planning to deployment and maintenance.
• Mentors junior and intermediate developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Analyses and troubleshoots technical issues, and proposes solutions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams for testing and debugging to deliver high-quality software.
• Maintains documentation for code and processes.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Node.js

React

TypeScript

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

LLM APIs

RAG

Cloud

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Job description

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

UTHealth School of Dentistry is seeking an experienced Software Developer IV to design, develop, and support modern full-stack applications in a healthcare, research, or other regulated environment. This role requires strong expertise in backend development using Python/FastAPI, Node.js, or similar frameworks, as well as frontend development with React and TypeScript. The ideal candidate will have experience with PostgreSQL, RESTful API design, system integration, and cloud-based application development. Experience integrating Large Language Model (LLM) APIs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, and building secure, scalable enterprise applications is highly preferred.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary

The Software Developer IV is an expert-level position for highly experienced developers who demonstrate exceptional technical skills. Leads projects, mentors junior and intermediate developers and performs Full-Stack application development and system integration using various programming languages and tools, such as SQL, nosql, Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and APIs.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Coding: Writes clean, efficient, and well-documented code using programming languages such as Java, Python or C++.
• Project Management: Manages the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and planning to deployment and maintenance, ensuring projects are delivered on time and according to policy.
• Team Mentorship: Provides mentorship and technical guidance to junior and intermediate developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team.
• Problem Solving: Analyzes and troubleshoot technical issues, and propose solutions to address them effectively.
• Testing and Collaboration: Works closely with cross‑functional teams and participates in testing and debugging to deliver high‑quality software solutions.
• Documentation: Writes and maintains documentation for code, processes, and project-related information to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

• None

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field required May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.

Minimum Experience

4 Years Of Relevant Experience Required

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code

• 51.215 and Texas Government Code
• 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code
• 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
• 791.4. Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.