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The Software Engineer/Developer IV supports the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene by analyzing, designing, developing, and maintaining applications, websites, interfaces, reporting systems, and laboratory information management systems. The role works independently and with cross-functional teams, leads development efforts, researches technologies and methods, and addresses cybersecurity weaknesses. It also collaborates on automated testing, source-code management, and CI/CD. Initial training is 100% on-site.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Academic Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Software Engineer/Developer IV Job Summary: The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) serves as the public, environmental, and occupational health laboratory for the State of Wisconsin. WSLH is a public sector entity, under the umbrella of the University of Wisconsin. This position works under the general direction of the Director of Dev/Ops. The Software Engineer/Developer IV is an experienced senior developer responsible for the analysis, design, development and support of in-house applications, websites, interfaces, reporting systems, and the various LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) that support the laboratories and divisions affiliated with WSLH. This position requires the ability to work independently as well as in teams consisting of staff from multiple areas (business, technical, and vendors). This position will also lead teams in development efforts. This position involves researching new technologies, methodologies, programming languages and frameworks to develop and support WSLH information systems. This position will review systems for cybersecurity threats and weaknesses, and take corrective actions. This position will work with the Development Team to implement strategies and tools for automated testing, management of source code, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) to ensure quality and keep custom software up-to-date with current technologies. Typical duties of this position include: performing systems analysis and documenting systems design; working with laboratory analysts to develop solutions (including cloud-based) to support research, analysis and workflows; maintaining and resolving problems with existing programs; working with other development team members to create new web and computer applications; and developing data interfaces and API's with internal and external systems, customers and agencies. Initial training is 100% on-site. Upon successful... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/1524B60F49144DDB
How this job compares
Set against the 34,044 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Wisconsin median$113–210K/yr219 salary ranges
- US median$55–65/hr610 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 332 open Software Engineer jobs in Wisconsin and 34,044 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (27,543 postings).
- Education
- 12,681 of the 34,044 open Software Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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