Software Development Specialist III

Why Work at BYU  

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”

 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

Application Development Engineer

If you are ready for an engaging and fulfilling IT career this is the job for you! The Application Development Engineer develops and supports business computer applications and network systems of Physical Facilities. This role will cross train on multiple applications and tool sets providing a wealth of experience and require a broad range of application expertise.

What You’ll Do In This Position

• Application Development and Maintenance
• Database Management
• Server Management
• Provide triage support for the hardware and software environment
  
  

Required

What qualifies you for this role:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• System analysis, design, and implementation
• Database design and implementation
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 3 years of related experience
• Object-oriented programming
• Business process reengineering
• Understanding of computer networking/fileservers and the interface with D3
• Red Hat Linux administration
• Basic knowledge of HTTP, Java, PHP, Mysql, and the interface with D3
• Multivalue database experience
• Basic knowledge of web services
• Basic understanding of VM and VDC
  
  

What We Offer In Return

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays 22 days paid vacation 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
  
  

Pay Grade: 54T

Typical Starting Pay: $85,139.00 to $110,570.00

Required Documents

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!