Hourly Junior Software Developer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Utah Retirement Systems (URS) provides benefits for state and other Utah public employees.  It has two divisions.  The Retirement Office administers pension and retirement savings plans.  PEHP specializes in medical, dental, life, and other benefits.

This job may be filled at either of the levels listed below.

C# Software Developer- Min: $84,700.74/yr.  Max: $107,994.67/yr.

Senior C# Software Developer- Min: $93600.24/yr.  Max: $119,344.58/yr.

Summary:

Performs a variety of systems/analyst functions involving complex technical duties related to the timely and reliable functioning of business and computer software systems for the use of others.  Manages the implementation of computer systems throughout the development life cycle.   Incumbents at this level develop more complex long-term projects and are required to develop program and system design and coding specifications. They may function as team leader and supervise a project team on an occasional basis.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

C# Software Developer

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or equivalent; AND five (5) years of progressively responsible software application experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specific experience in systems analysis, design and programming preferred.

Senior C# Software Developer

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or Software Engineering; and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience working as a systems analyst; at least two (2) years of supervisory or project management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specific experience in systems design and programming preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This list contains knowledge, skills, and abilities that are typically associated with the job. It is not all-inclusive and may vary from position to position:

Required technical skills include:

• Expert programming knowledge in languages such as Pick Basic, Java, and C#.
• Advanced knowledge of data structures and storage with data systems such as UniVerse, Oracle, and MS SQL Server.
• Extensive skills in requirement gathering, organization, and project planning and management.
• Extensive problem-solving skills, ability to debug software code identify issues, and implement solutions.
• Considerable knowledge of Information System development methodologies and applications.
• Systems analysis and design concepts both structured and object oriented.
• Batch, on-line distributive, and desktop systems.
• Experience with information system management concepts, methods, and standards for project control; such as Entity relationship modeling, data flow diagramming and computations and algorithms common to system analysis and design.

Required mathematical skills include working knowledge of:

• Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra.

Must possess excellent communication skills:

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, legal documents, professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, software requirements, and procedure manuals.

Must have the ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professionals, vendors, department heads, coworkers and the public.
• Have a high degree of self-motivation and experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Prioritize work.
• Perform within deadlines.
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Multi-task by handling a variety of duties in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follow through with assignments.
• Deal effectively with stress caused by workload and time deadlines.

The incumbent must always demonstrate judgment, high integrity, and personal values consistent with the values of URS.

Work Environment

Incumbent performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities which do not generally involve muscular strain, but do require activities related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential functions. 

PEHP

Java Developer

Strong skills in core Java, server-side Java technologies

Experience working with JavaScript and modern frameworks (React/Redux, Angular, Vue, etc.)

Experience developing RESTful APIs based on Microservices Architecture

Experience developing in AGILE environments

Experience integrating with backend services like JMS, J2C, ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA, JDO, etc), JDBC.

Relational Database design and optimization experience with (Oracle, MS SQL, or Postgress)

Familiar with Bitbucket, GIT, GitHUB, GITLab, etc. around continuous integration and continuous delivery infrastructure

Experience testing RESTful services

Experience in designing and developing automated test frameworks

Experience with Claims processing, Finance, Case Management, Imaging and Operations, Marketing, LTD, Life, Flex and HSA/HRA/FSA. is beneficial.

URS

Must have an expert knowledge in .NET Framework specifically C#, MVC, Web Api.

Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, relational database design, SQL, and performance tuning.

Familiar with Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture and Application Security.

Experience with Unit Testing.

Must have a solid working knowledge of the Visual Studio IDE and Team Foundation Server.

Experience with Reporting and Web Services, XML, Json,  Cascading Style Sheets.

Must be able to train and/or mentor existing staff in the above-mentioned skills.

INVESTMENTS (Only post this portion if position is for Investments)

Requires competency with T-SQL as well as stored procedures and functions, ability to thoroughly investigate and understands data, capably manage complex data relationships, and efficiently implement robust and accurate query logic.

Experience with SQL Server Reporting Service preferred.

Knowledge of institutional investment management principles and practices and platforms (DTC, SWIFT, FIX, OASYS, CTM) preferred.

Enterprise Applications

Expert knowledge in Microsoft .NET Framework and C# specifically WPF, MVVM, and Web Api.

Microsoft SQL Server, relational database design, SQL, and performance tuning.

Experience with Unit and Integration Testing.

Familiar with Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server.

Understanding of Software Architecture and Application Security.