Software Developer III - Austin, TX

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

We are seeking a Full-Time Software Developer III to join the Dell Center for Healthy Living as part of the UTHealth School of Public Health in Austin, TX. This position will support the Texas Safe Babies Project (https://www.txsafebabies.org/ ). In this position, you will work with a team to develop websites and mHealth tools. You'll also support the development of various interactive web-accessible tools and will be responsible for improving the existing infrastructure for current web tools. This is a hybrid position with some workdays on-site and some remote. This position is located in Austin, TX.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees  
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) 
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! 
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) 
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

• Free financial and legal counseling 
• Free mental health counseling services 
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs 
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. 
• Resources for child and elder care 
• Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

Provides technical skills required to analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to design solutions to automate or facilitate various education, research, and business processes. Performs Full-Stack development and support website development and maintenance for public health initiatives related to the Texas Safe Babies projects. 

 

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Develops and implements complex applications, application databases, and interactive Web interfaces according to design specifications and departmental standards; establishes test plans and data; validates and verifies application functions; and prepares necessary forms and documentation for implementation.
• Collaborates with UI/UX designers to code, test, debug, and install new features
• Writes and maintains technical documentation for application requirements, coding standards, and operational procedures.
• Maintains, revises, and updates current application code or configuration, including troubleshooting, fixing bugs, and improving functionality. Resolves problems that arise with existing production applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Experience with computer hardware, software and programming.
• Excellent technical and general communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience with Web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

Preferred:

• Proficient with version control systems (Subversion/GIT) and adept at project management.
• Demonstrated expertise in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to ensure inclusive and accessible web development.
• Proficiency in the AWS Cloud platform.
• Experience with WordPress or alternative CMS frameworks.
• Familiarity with React or React Native.
• Familiarity with REST-based APIs, including Node.js framework.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field, or related experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

• Three (3) years of relevant experience.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.