Software Design Engineer Sr

Job Summary
Job Summary The Data Coordinating Center at the University of Utah is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Design Engineer to join our team. In this role you will play a pivotal role in designing modifying developing and implementing software programming applications. Your contributions will support and enhance the tools essential for a thriving clinical research enterprise. Positions are designed to provide growth and professional development opportunities including promotions within a defined career ladder. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates 14.2 retirement contributions that vest immediately Generous paid leave time 11 paid Holidays per year 50 tuition reduction for employee spouse and dependent children Flex spending accounts Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans entertainment health and fitness restaurants retail and travel Professional development opportunities Additional benefits information is available at Functions As a Senior Software Design Engineer your responsibilities will include: 1. Software Development : Design develop and maintain software applications critical to the functioning of the clinical research enterprise. Create modify and optimize software tools to ensure efficient data management and analysis. 2. Tool Maintenance : Take ownership of existing software tools ensuring they are uptodate reliable and meet the evolving needs of the research team. Perform regular maintenance updates and bug fixes as necessary. 3. Testing and Certification : Participate actively in the testing process by reviewing and analyzing software tests witnessing test procedures and certifying software for deployment. Ensure that software applications meet quality and performance standards. 4. Design and Development : Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to define design specifications parameters and project tasks. Develop and implement software engineering applications that align with project requirements. 5. Compatibility and Interface : Address hardware and software compatibility issues interface design considerations and system architecture requirements. Ensure that software solutions seamlessly integrate into the clinical research environment. 6. Creative ProblemSolving : Perform complex and challenging assignments utilizing your technical expertise and creativity to conceive and plan projects. Assess basic architecture identify hardware limitations and select innovative concepts and approaches to enhance software tools. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Comments Performs complicated and difficult assignments under general direction requiring a high degree of technical competence reflecting current stateoftheart applications. Conceives and plans projects involving the assessment of basic architecture current hardware limitations defines and selects new concepts and approaches May lead and direct the work of others. May report directly to a project lead or manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelors degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 46 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.