Job Description

Job Summary
Codes software applications to adhere to designs supporting internal business requirements or external customers. Standardizes the quality assurance procedure for software. Oversees testing and develops fixes. Provide technical support for maintenance and development in a heterogeneous technical environment. Contribute to the overall functioning of the center. Develops and supports web and other applications for CHPC/Research Computing at the University of Utah. Responsible for maintenance and operation of web applications.
Responsibilities
Codes software applications to adhere to designs supporting internal business requirements or external customers. Standardizes the quality assurance procedure for software. Oversees testing and develops fixes.

Has knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the software development field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude required.

Department-Specific Requirements:
Strong PHP and Python programming skills in a Linux/Unix environment required. Database back end web development experience is required.

• Team player attitude that is willing to do any task necessary (no matter how laborious) to accomplish objectives.
• “Can do” attitude that will attack problems with minimal supervision but knows when to ask questions and ask for help.
• Ability to deliver projects on time.
• Ability to successfully work in a geographically distributed team environment, where interacting with teammates requires video, voice, messaging and email.
• Ability to build physical machines with various hardware configurations.
• Ability to maintain git repositories for software distribution.
• CHPC expects applicants to be able to communicate effectively with others in group and with others through the university.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

This job description 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.
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 bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency and 3-5 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.
Preferences
Demonstrated excellent communications, organization, and the ability to work under minimal supervision in a flexible work environment. A commitment to provide excellent customer service.

Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL preferred. Exposure to revision control system (svn, git etc.) preferred. Experience with frameworks such as Django preferred. Experience with Virtual Machine environments preferred. Experience in administration of Apache web server preferred. Unix/Linux system administration (RedHat/CentOS/Rocky/Alma preferred).
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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; high performance and research computing; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.

UIT is committed to creating a workplace culture that values equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we believe that everyone plays a role in fostering EDI, every day. EDI isn’t just the right thing for our employees and the university community; it’s also the smart thing. It empowers us to provide the best IT services for our students and their families, staff, faculty, clinicians, and patients and their families.

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 Pac-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.

University of Utah Benefits
· Health, dental, and wellness coverage
· Automatic and immediately vested 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a)
· Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority)
· Paid leave time
· Reduced tuition benefits for employee and family members
· More information: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.


Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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.


The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action:


Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

135 Park Building

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

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