Senior Software Engineer, Innovation Hub

Job Description - Senior Software Engineer, Innovation Hub (942241)

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer, Innovation Hub - ( 942241 )

Provides technical leadership and hands‑on delivery for the UTSW Developed Software (Innovation Hub's Discovery Information Management System, aka DIMS), a platform supporting end‑to‑end discovery/commercialization workflows (e.g., Discovery Track intake, stage gating, diligence and data room outputs, role‑based experiences). This role is intended to be the primary senior engineering hire to stabilize and accelerate the build.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 8 years of professional software engineering experience, including ownership of production services.
• Demonstrated full‑stack experience delivering modern web applications using React + Type Script and Python services/APIs.
• Demonstrated experience building on Microsoft Azure and implementing secure identity/access patterns.
• Demonstrated experience with CI/CD, testing strategies, and operational readiness.

• Experience building SaaS platforms (role‑based access control, audit logs, telemetry, rollout strategies).
• Experience in healthcare, research, or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development workflows and guardrails; proficiency with Claude or comparable tools.

• Provides technical leadership across the full SDLC for UTSW Developed Software (DIMS).
• Leads implementation of core services and end‑to‑end features across React/Type Script front end and Python back end, with strong engineering discipline (tests, code review, observability, documentation).
• Translate user needs into maintainable architecture and delivery plans.
• Designs and enforces engineering standards (API patterns, coding conventions, branching/release strategy, performance, error handling, logging).
• Builds and maintains solutions on Microsoft Azure (app hosting, identity, secrets, monitoring, and secure integrations as needed).
• Implements secure‑by‑default patterns appropriate for a regulated academic medical environment (least privilege, auditability, data protection).
• Evaluates and adopts new tools and approaches as appropriate (including AI coding tools, Claude preferred), ensuring quality and security controls remain strong.
• Mentors engineers and elevates team execution through constructive code reviews, design reviews, and technical coaching.
• Reviews progress and results; recommends changes to procedures and communicates status and risks to stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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.