Systems Engineer III

University of Texas at Dallas; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Benefits

BCBS Medical Insurance Options

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Texas at Dallas is seeking a Systems Engineer III to provision, deploy, monitor, and optimize IT resources for the OBHW Platform. You will document configurations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers to ensure enterprise-grade solutions.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with AWS, APIs, and deployment pipelines, and the ability to lead small teams and projects within a hybrid remote/on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with AWS cloud services in production environments.
• Advanced proficiency in backend software development and system architecture.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL endpoints.
• Ability to lead technical delivery and make architecture decisions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effort to duplicate and stand up the BrainHealth Platform for the OBHW program.
• Own architecture decisions for the OBHW platform instance balancing performance and maintainability.
• Develop and maintain application services and APIs for the OBHW program.
• Configure and maintain cloud infrastructure within AWS.
• Lead go-live preparation including integration testing and production readiness.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers.

Skills

Systems engineering

AWS

REST APIs

GraphQL

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Posting Details

• 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
• Posting Open Date: 10/22/2026
• 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.

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://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.

DFW Area Highlights

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.

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Important Message

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