Contract Educational Software Developer Jobs in Utah

Programmer/Software Developer
LOCATION: 
District Office
CLOSING DATE:
June 14, 2026
POSITION PURPOSE:
Under supervision of the Technology Director, the Software Developer/Programmer will perform a variety of specialized duties in the development, implementation, and maintenance of district developed or manufacturer developed system software packages to provide timely delivery of services to District customers. Additionally, this position will engage in research, design, development, and implementation of new system applications and features as appropriate.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the software design and coding processes under the guidance of technology department team members.
• Make recommendations of critical software and systems upgrades when needed that will ensure programs remain consistently available to end users.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, educators, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Write clean, scalable, efficient, and secure code that aligns with project goals and industry best practices.
• Test and debug applications to ensure high performance, reliability, and security.
• Integrate data from various sources and APIs to enhance functionality and interoperability.
• Respond to concerns about software/programming issues.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in K-12 education to propose innovative solutions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for deployed applications.
• Gather information from users about program functionality.
• Perform software updates on systems as required.
• Research, evaluate, and leverage emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance programming efficiency, automate processes, and improve district operations.
• Manage and maintain district databases, including database design, administration, optimization, security, backup, recovery, and data integration to support business and educational systems.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Associate Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience; Bachelor's Degree or greater is preferred.
• Industry certifications in software, systems or network disciplines, preferred such as CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with various operating systems:  Windows, Mac OS, IOS, and Linux Preferred.
• Experience in basic programming languages Python, C++, JavaScript, SQL, C#, HTML and CSS preferred.
• Proven experience in software development, particularly in educational technology or related fields.
• Experience creating project plans and tracking progress of individual tasks.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be physically able to bend, stoop, climb, walk, and lift objects.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Must possess an ability to be collaborative with, and communicate clearly and effectively, with all types and levels of employees.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time well.
• Must possess a high degree of analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Maintain positive attitude when dealing with district staff and fellow Tech Department members.
• Ability to work well and maintain composure under the pressures of a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Must possess and maintain a Utah driver's license.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and lift up to 25 lbs.

CONTRACT:

• Full-time, 260 day Contract
• Lane: District Administrative Salary Schedule:
  • Level: Supervisor I
  • Step: Based on experience
• Benefit Eligible at a certified rate
• 10 days sick leave and 24 days annual leave per fiscal year