Software Developer

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With 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 U.S. News & World Report, 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'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 


JOB SUMMARY
The Software Developer plays a critical role in the development, testing, and maintenance of full-stack web solutions supporting the organization's migration to CrafterCMS. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining modern web experiences through the creation of reusable front-end components, templates, and content authoring tools using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Vite. Working in a collaborative environment, the Software Developer partners with developers, engineers, content producers, marketing, creative, and editorial teams to deliver engaging and reliable web solutions that support business and customer needs. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills, a passion for modern web technologies, and experience implementing scalable and maintainable digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience across the full web development lifecycle, including front-end and back-end development, API integrations, CMS implementations, workflow automation, and testing. This role requires a strong focus on building accessible, mobile-first, and responsive digital experiences that align with branding, usability, and cross-browser compatibility standards.

BENEFITS
UT 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:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, with a concentration in computer science or web development preferred. 
  
  

• Experience
  3 years of experience developing interactive websites and applications, including formal training in web development and 
  Requires strong skills in HTML, CSS, and Javascript, as well as experience in programming for the web (PHP, Ruby, and Python) and 
  Strong experience working with databases like MySQL, MS SQL Server, and Oracle and 
  Openness to learning new technologies a must 
  May consider education in lieu of minimum experience 
  
  

JOB DUTIES

• Configure innovative front-end interfaces and functionality for new and current websites, micro sites, online promotions, ad banners, interactive applications and other online interfaces.
• Ensure all work output incorporates stakeholder requirements, employs best practices in UI, navigation, usability, and works in multiple browser platforms (including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc. for both PC and Mac).
• Collaborate closely with web producers, developers, marketing managers and the creative and editorial teams on implementing static and interactive designs and web functionality.
• Assist with information architecture development.
• Support and expand upon institutional branding efforts, as well as business, market and user requirements.
• Stay abreast of current trends in Web design, usability and information architecture.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This 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.

EEO
UT 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.