Software engineer

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Edinburg, Texas

Department

Application & Data Services

FTE

1.0

FLSA

Exempt

Scope of Job

Perform upper level duties in the Analysis, Design, Development, and Implementation for the computer-based Information Systems to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and support the business processes of the University, including the Student, Finance, Human Resources (ERP systems) and all associated third party software applications.

Description of Duties

• Software Development Phase:

o Displays strong to expert requirement analysis skills that includes the various tasks of gathering, analyzing, documenting, validating and managing software requirements.
o Displays strong to expert level coding skills that involve the creation of a technical design document to provide a technical solution using abstract concepts and adhering to standards developed by the department, primarily to procedures relating to Software Development Lifecycle.
o Displays strong to expert level skills for effectively communicating with the customer (in most cases a business analyst or equivalent) to obtain information for creating technical documentation and providing the details for code development with emphasis in ingenuity and creativity to design and create new, functional software programs and complete applications.
o Displays strong to expert level testing skills to validate the code before releasing to customer for integrated testing.
o Displays strong to expert level debugging/troubleshooting skills necessary to investigate a technical issue to determine cause and required modifications.
o Problem Solver Duty – Responsible for investigating and resolving problem issues occurring during scheduled week at a strong to expert level pace with the rare need for assistance.

• Responsible for technical research to keep job knowledge up-to-date and in most cases self-teach new languages and new development tools to ensure the most feasible technical solution is proposed.
• Takes a leading/proactive role in the participation and coordination of contributing ideas and suggestions during team and/or functional meetings.
• Engages in the technical aspect of a project proposal with the customer in the initial stages of planning as a technical lead for mid to large sized projects.
• Applies extensive latitude to execute judgment/decisions that pertain to the scope of the assignment or project and support the software lifecycle.
• Conducts business process review on mid to large sized projects to recommend seeded options before custom development.
• Acts as authorized project lead of mid to large sized projects that involve various resources from multiple areas to ensure deadlines are met.
• Task Assignment/Coordination – Assigns tasks and provides guidance to junior developers working on the same project.
• Generates comprehensive project estimates for effort to complete a development request to senior staff (including man hours and timeline).
• Policy/Procedure Development – Assists senior staff in developing team standard operating procedures.
• Stays fluent in the functionality and technical database structures of the majority of the modules supported in the Enterprise Administrative systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

May supervise assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a Computer related major from an accredited university

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: ITIL Foundation Certification

Required Experience

Four (4) years of experience in the various aspects of software development, including working with one or more software languages in a structured environment using common software industry practices, which include the phases of analysis, design, development, testing and/or implementation.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend/evening work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Ability to multitask assignments, extreme flexibility on assignments types and the knowledge needs to be very extensive in the technical aspects of their duties. Possess resourcefulness and creative thinking skills for problem resolution. Possess analytical skills to effectively and accurately identify problem code. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Possess Technical Research skills (technical manuals and resources). Work effectively as an individual and as a team. Possess strong technical writing skills for documentation.


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.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

10/13/2025

Grant Funded Position

No

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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,


Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:



Date of Birth
Gender

• Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.


All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.


Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .