Senior Software Engineer

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Closing Date: 11/23/2026 Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and familyHoliday, Vacation and Sick LeaveEducation discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMSBasic Life Insurance up to $50,000Career Training and Educational OpportunitiesMerchant DiscountsConcierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. 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Department: COM | Otolaryngology Center for Hearing Health Equity Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The Senior Software Engineer (SE) will join the Center for Hearing Health Access at UAMS. The Center conducts community-engaged research to develop technology-enabled interventions to increase access to hearing care in rural communities. The Center portfolio includes studies and programs funded by the NIH, Rural Health Transformation Program, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, USDA, and HRSA. The SE will be responsible for software development, data management, and technical decision making for new and existing studies and initiative. They will work closely with team members on requirement gathering, system design, and support. The SE will develop systems and processes for data quality, assurance, and reporting. The SE will be responsible for covering all technical needs for the Center and should be able to adapt and learn quickly. The SE will work with community partners at participating sites to develop tools and data transfer practices that are appropriate for both the partners and the Center. The SE will also work directly with the Associate Director on integration of data sources, including hearing screening instruments and telemedicine platforms used in the Center’s projects. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent PLUS five (5) years of experience as a senior software developer, systems administrator, or equivalent. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Experience in developing full stack software projects from concept through deploymentBuilt/maintained a web-based application back by a relational databaseStrong front-end web programming and design skillsExperience handling sensitive or regulated dataExperience integrating with external systemsAbility to deploy and troubleshoot applications in a cloud environmentExperience with system administration and software deploymentDemonstrable initiative and flexibilityAble to work independently and effectively in groupsClear written and verbal communication with non-technical users, including writing plain-language user-facing contentPatience and professionalism providing direct technical support to participants and staff, remotely and across time zones Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cloud-based continuous deployment systemsExperience with Ruby on RailsExperience with OCR or development pipelinesExperience with REDCap and statistical software packages, such as SAS, STATA, or R. Experience in developing mobile appsExperience with school or healthcare information integration Qualifications Equivalencies: Additional Information: Responsibilities Create and build new technical solutions to assist in research and solve healthcare problemsDeploy both existing and new software solutions to secure environmentsMaintain uptime and reliability of deployed softwareCollaborate with team members and partner sites to discuss any data problems that may arise and develop potential solutionsWork with the Associate Director of the Center on integration of data from multiple sources at partner sitesEnsure the security and integrity of user and research dataUnderstand regulatory requirements for projects (HIPAA, COPPA, FERPA)Complete and track all regulatory documents related to data managementTrain team members on data safety practices and policies and ensure that processes are operationalizedDesign, implement, and manage the processes and procedures for quality assurance of research related activities across projectsDevelop and maintain project databases for data storage and analysis, as well as develop survey collection tools, including:Selection of specific software (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics, ODK) for specific data needsSupport the research team in development of data collection instruments, including converting these to an electronic formatAssist team members with implementing and coordinating systems to monitor the collection, storing, cleaning, analysis, and dissemination of data for qualitative study componentPerform other duties as assigned Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: No Background Check Required This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Constant Physical Activity: Sitting Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking Occasional Physical Activity: N/A Benefits Eligible: Yes