About the role
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EProvides technical leadership and hands-on delivery for the %3Cspan style=%22background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EUTSW Developed Software (%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3EInnovation Hub%27s Discovery Information Management System, aka DIMS), a platform supporting end-to-end discovery/commercialization workflows (e.g., Discovery Track intake, stage gating, diligence and data room outputs, role-based experiences). This role is intended to be the primary senior engineering hire to stabilize and accelerate the build.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E8 years of professional software engineering experience, including ownership of production services.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EDemonstrated full-stack experience delivering modern web applications using React + TypeScript and Python services/APIs.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EDemonstrated experience building on Microsoft Azure and implementing secure identity/access patterns.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EDemonstrated experience with CI/CD, testing strategies, and operational readiness.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EExperience building SaaS platforms (role-based access control, audit logs, telemetry, rollout strategies).%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EExperience in healthcare, research, or regulated environments.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EFamiliarity with AI-assisted development workflows and guardrails; proficiency with Claude or comparable tools.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EProvides technical leadership across the full SDLC for UTSW Developed Software (DIMS).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ELeads implementation of core services and end-to-end features across React/TypeScript front end and Python back end, with strong engineering discipline (tests, code review, observability, documentation).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETranslate user needs into maintainable architecture and delivery plans.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDesigns and enforces engineering standards (API patterns, coding conventions, branching/release strategy, performance, error handling, logging).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EBuilds and maintains solutions on Microsoft Azure (app hosting, identity, secrets, monitoring, and secure integrations as needed).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EImplements secure-by-default patterns appropriate for a regulated academic medical environment (least privilege, auditability, data protection).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEvaluates and adopts new tools and approaches as appropriate (including AI coding tools, Claude preferred), ensuring quality and security controls remain strong.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMentors engineers and elevates team execution through constructive code reviews, design reviews, and technical coaching.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EReviews progress and results; recommends changes to procedures and communicates status and risks to stakeholders.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. 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.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E
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