Software Developer
About The Position
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. The last day to submit an application for this position is, February 7th, 2026, by 11:59pm MST. Software Developer – Retail Services The Software Developer for Retail Services designs, develops, tests, and supports software applications, system integrations, and ERP customizations. This role partners with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable solutions that meet business needs. Projects may be completed independently or in collaboration with other technical team members.
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field
- Four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language
- Experience building applications, APIs, and system integrations
- Strong understanding of software development best practices, testing, and debugging
- Experience with source control and CI/CD workflows
- Ability to gather requirements and translate them into actionable development plans
- Strong communication and project coordination skills
- Experience working in Agile environments
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a technology field
- Six years of related experience
- Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience with observability, monitoring, and secure development practices
- Agile or project management certifications
Responsibilities
- Design and implement application features, services, and integrations
- Develop and maintain APIs and data integrations with university and third-party systems
- Design and manage data structures and persistence layers
- Write automated tests and troubleshoot defects through root-cause analysis
- Improve code quality, performance, and system reliability
- Gather and translate stakeholder requirements into clear technical specifications
- Plan, track, and communicate project progress
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery
Benefits
- 401(k) 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 employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
