Software Engineer Intern

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah invites motivated students to join the University Support Services IT team as Software Engineer Intern. You'll work on IT applications, coding with PeopleSoft, Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, Angular, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, and Linux, under UIT staff supervision.

This paid, part-time, on-campus position offers hands-on software development experience and a path toward building end-to-end features across university systems.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience with full stack development preferred.
• Familiarity with Java, JavaScript, and web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in software development, testing, and documentation for IT applications.
• Contribute to end-to-end features under UIT supervision.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

JavaScript

Angular

SQL

PeopleSoft

Education

Student in Computer Science/Related Field

Tools

HTML5

CSS3

Linux

Job description

Details

Open Date 08/19/2026

Requisition Number PRN17378N

Job Title UU Student - Computer

Working Title Software Engineer Intern

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

M-F 7am-5pm Flexible work schedule

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 00417 - UIT Univ Support Services

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $15.00/hour

Close Date 10/15/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

We are seeking highly motivated students to help support the University Support Services group within the University Information Technology department. Opportunities include programming with PeopleSoft, Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, Angular, SQL and others. We use HTML5, CSS3, and Linux. Students at this level work under the direction of UIT staff. This position provides IT support to the general university community for mission-critical application services. Improve your software engineering skill set while building out end-to-end features.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will work on various technical activities such as software development, testing, and documentation for various IT applications.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Full stack developer experience/interest.

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] 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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

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