Senior Software Engineer
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
About the role
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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 family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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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 deployment
Built/maintained a web-based application back by a relational database
Strong front-end web programming and design skills
Experience handling sensitive or regulated data
Experience integrating with external systems
Ability to deploy and troubleshoot applications in a cloud environment
Experience with system administration and software deployment
Demonstrable initiative and flexibility
Able to work independently and effectively in groups
Clear written and verbal communication with non-technical users, including writing plain-language user-facing content
Patience and professionalism providing direct technical support to participants and staff, remotely and across time zones
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with cloud-based continuous deployment systems
Experience with Ruby on Rails
Experience with OCR or development pipelines
Experience with REDCap and statistical software packages, such as SAS, STATA, or R.
Experience in developing mobile apps
Experience with school or healthcare information integration
Qualifications Equivalencies:
Additional Information:
Responsibilities
Create and build new technical solutions to assist in research and solve healthcare problems
Deploy both existing and new software solutions to secure environments
Maintain uptime and reliability of deployed software
Collaborate with team members and partner sites to discuss any data problems that may arise and develop potential solutions
Work with the Associate Director of the Center on integration of data from multiple sources at partner sites
Ensure the security and integrity of user and research data
Understand regulatory requirements for projects (HIPAA, COPPA, FERPA)
Complete and track all regulatory documents related to data management
Train team members on data safety practices and policies and ensure that processes are operationalized
Design, implement, and manage the processes and procedures for quality assurance of research related activities across projects
Develop 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 needs
Support the research team in development of data collection instruments, including converting these to an electronic format
Assist team members with implementing and coordinating systems to monitor the collection, storing, cleaning, analysis, and dissemination of data for qualitative study component
Perform 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
Responsibilities
- Build, deploy, and maintain software solutions for research and healthcare projects.
- Integrate data from partner sites, hearing screening instruments, telemedicine platforms, and other sources.
- Manage project databases, electronic data collection tools, and data quality processes.
- Ensure the security, integrity, and regulatory compliance of research data.
- Collaborate with research teams and community partners to address technical and data issues.
- Train team members on data safety practices and provide technical support.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent, plus five years of experience as a senior software developer, systems administrator, or equivalent.
- Experience developing full-stack software from concept through deployment and maintaining web applications backed by relational databases.
- Strong front-end web development skills and experience integrating external systems.
- Ability to deploy and troubleshoot applications in cloud environments and perform system administration and software deployment.
- Experience handling sensitive or regulated data.
- Clear communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Preferred experience with continuous deployment, Ruby on Rails, OCR, REDCap, statistical software, mobile apps, or healthcare and school information integration.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible staff and family.
- Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
- Education discounts for staff and dependents.
- Retirement contributions matched up to 10%.
- Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
- Career training and educational opportunities.
- Merchant discounts and concierge prescription delivery on the main campus.
Skills mentioned
About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state. The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
H-1B sponsorship history
Historical employer filing data was found for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The employer record includes 700 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.