Software Developer

Why Work at BYU   

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.

What you’ll do in this position:

• 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

What qualifies you for this role:

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• 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

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 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

Pay Grade: 54T

Typical Starting Pay: $88,000 - $114,000

The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.

**If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**