Software Applications Engineer Jobs in Dallas, TX

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

This position will function as a primary analyst for the Transplant and Disease Management clinics, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Specialty, ICU and Med Surg units at Clements University Hospital, and other departments assigned. This is vital in overseeing a wide range of Transplant programs, including Heart/Kidney/Liver/Lung clinics, Advanced Heart Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Ventricular Assist Device [VAD] clinics. The analyst holds critical responsibilities, including performing analysis, design, build, integrated testing, release coordination, and ongoing support to ensure stable and reliable systems across a rapidly growing Transplant program. The role also includes managing structured backlog intake and prioritization, ensuring ongoing optimization and advancement of clinical workflows.

Beyond primary responsibilities, the analyst will also serve as secondary support for the Inpatient Hospital group at Clements and Zale, the Cardiology inpatient units, and the ICU units. Additionally, the analyst will act as backup support for on campus clinics—including Cardiology, Digestive Disease, PFT Lab, Sleep and Breathing Centers, and Neurology—as well as satellite clinics in Frisco, Las Colinas, and Richardson.

The analyst will also play a key role in supporting future expansion within EMR service line programs and accommodating new requests from UTSW satellite departments planned across the metroplex. This presents a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and evolution of the healthcare system, fostering a strong sense of professional accomplishment and impact. Our ideal candidate has experience in Phoenix Transplant, EpicCare Ambulatory, EpicCare Inpatient ClinDoc, or EpicCare Inpatient Orders or a Certification in any other Epic Clinical Application.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
• 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

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science, information systems, or related field.

Experience

3 years progressively responsible business systems and/or Information Technology project experience, with exposure to systems or project development and testing, installation, and training.

Applicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional Information Technology systems and project experience, may be considered.

JOB DUTIES

• Collects and interprets specifications required to develop new, and revise existing, software applications.
• Assists managers with development and implementation of operational plans for new and existing business applications, including preparation of user specifications.
• Coordinates testing of new applications and changes to existing applications to ensure integrity and quality of data while providing and/or assisting in training of system users.
• Compiles complete, concise, and comprehensive policies and operation procedures to assist in communicating Information Resources issues to applicable management staff.
• Assists in development of new administrative procedures required, utilizing new functionality resulting from system changes.
• Assists in developing and implementing business Information Resources strategies to improve operational processing and productivity.
• Responsible for monitoring development of specifications and establishing priorities for accomplishing design and testing of various projects.
• Reviews, develops, recommends, and implements activities related to assigned activity, program, or function.
• Maintains and tracks accounts assigned to projects or programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

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.

EEO

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.