SENIOR WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Senior Web Software Engineer. This role requires leading complex engineering, programming, integration, and maintenance of campus web software applications by adhering to IT standards and using advanced methods to develop solutions.

Highlights

Lead design, development, modification, testing, and maintenance of campus web services including database and digital media integration.
Manage moderate complexity projects and daily operational project requirements.
Write, debug, and implement secure, accessible, and high-performance web applications using enterprise frameworks.
Provide advanced support and technical advice for software issues.
Collaborate with customers to document requirements, conduct process analysis, and create technical specifications.
Mentor web engineers and developers, coordinate project timelines and solution choices.
Research and apply new development tools and technologies.
Prepare technical documentation, training materials, and provide user training.
Coordinate with university departments for troubleshooting and support of web applications.
Require proficiency in ColdFusion, Java, SQL, JavaScript libraries (JQuery, YUI), MVC frameworks, web standards (HTML, CSS, XML, XHTML, XSLT, AJAX), web servers (IIS, Apache, Tomcat), and knowledge of internet security protocols (SSL, LDAP, firewall).
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT or related field and at least four years of relevant web development experience.
Position is full-time and exempt with salary commensurate with experience.

SENIOR WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER Full Description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Staff Recruitment: [email protected]

School of Medicine Recruitment: [email protected]

Graduate Assistantships: [email protected]

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [email protected]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [email protected]

College of Sciences Office of the Dean: [email protected]

College of Education and P-16 Integration: [email protected]

College of Fine Arts: [email protected]

College of Liberal Arts: [email protected]

Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

SENIOR WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER

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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].

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number	SRGV9015
Working Title	SENIOR WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	Edinburg, Texas
Department	Application & Data Services
FTE	1.0
FLSA	Exempt
Scope of Job	Responsible for complex engineering, programming, integration and maintenance of campus web software applications adhering to the frameworks, standards and best practices established by Information Technology using advanced and innovative approaches to develop solutions.
Description of Duties	Leads projects and provides advanced technical skills needed to design, develop, modify, test and maintain code in software systems that make up the campus web services, including database and digital media integration, user experience design, and accessibility. Works as a project leader, as needed, for projects of moderate complexity. Manages day-to-day operational aspects of project requirement and scope. Codes, tests, debugs and implements or modifies complex web applications with focus on performance, security, accessibility and ease of use by utilizing enterprise development frameworks, tools and methodologies and advises other Web Software Engineers on complex tasks. Provides advanced support and technical advice related to resolution of issues which result with software that is developed. Interacts with customers to document complex business requirements, translate them to technical specifications, conduct business process analysis and create conceptual designs while fitting into the overall context of existing IT systems and processes. Mentors other web engineers, web developers and works with members of the project team to design systems, prioritize needs, communicate requirements, develop content criteria, choose solutions and provides timelines and estimates for project completion. Researches new tools, technologies and development platforms for use in support of critical business processes. Ensures the preparation and maintenance of technical and support documentation, documents procedures, creates reports and provide training for users. Coordinates and communicates with applicable departments within the University to effectively troubleshoot or provide customer support to the campus on website and web application related issues utilizing established IT service management framework. Debugs software by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle. Provides technical analysis, design, development, conversion, and implementation work by maintaining existing codebase, which includes expert analysis to troubleshoot bugs, provide resolutions of complex issues and add new features. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received	Specific supervision from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given	May supervise assigned staff.
Required Education	Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
Preferred Education	N/A
Licenses/Certifications	None.
Required Experience	Four (4) years of relevant work experience in web development with technologies in use at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Must have experience in procedural and object-oriented languages (such as Coldfusion, Java, SQL), web programming tools and version control software. Knowledge of relational database design concepts, data models and SQL scripting. Understanding of internet security issues like firewall, SSL encryption, secure coding and authentication (LDAP).
Preferred Experience	Experience using javascript libraries (JQuery, YUI), presentation layer frameworks and MVC frameworks. Experience in the design and development of enterprise web applications, including front-end design, application server and database design.
Equipment	Proficiency and demonstrated experience with modern web technologies, web standards, HTML, CSS, XML, XHTML, XSLT, Javascript, AJAX, graphic design, web multimedia and cross browser and cross platform issues. General understanding of HTTP, web services architecture(REST, JSON), APIs, SDKs, web servers (IIS, Apache, Tomcat) on various operating systems, content management systems and portals.
Working Conditions	Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Indoor office environment. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other	Ability to work some weekends and/or evenings as required. Occasional travel is required. Effective verbal and written communication skills with both non-technical and technical users. Detail oriented, self-motivated and ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects within deadlines and ability to work independently or as part of a team. 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	06/15/2026
Grant Funded Position	No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

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 .
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51486

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
* Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
* Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
* Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
* Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
* Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document

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Original Job Description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu

School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu

Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu

College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu

College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu

College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu

College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu

Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

SENIOR WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number	SRGV9015
Working Title	SENIOR WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	Edinburg, Texas
Department	Application & Data Services
FTE	1.0
FLSA	Exempt
Scope of Job	Responsible for complex engineering, programming, integration and maintenance of campus web software applications adhering to the frameworks, standards and best practices established by Information Technology using advanced and innovative approaches to develop solutions.
Description of Duties	Leads projects and provides advanced technical skills needed to design, develop, modify, test and maintain code in software systems that make up the campus web services, including database and digital media integration, user experience design, and accessibility. Works as a project leader, as needed, for projects of moderate complexity. Manages day-to-day operational aspects of project requirement and scope. Codes, tests, debugs and implements or modifies complex web applications with focus on performance, security, accessibility and ease of use by utilizing enterprise development frameworks, tools and methodologies and advises other Web Software Engineers on complex tasks. Provides advanced support and technical advice related to resolution of issues which result with software that is developed. Interacts with customers to document complex business requirements, translate them to technical specifications, conduct business process analysis and create conceptual designs while fitting into the overall context of existing IT systems and processes. Mentors other web engineers, web developers and works with members of the project team to design systems, prioritize needs, communicate requirements, develop content criteria, choose solutions and provides timelines and estimates for project completion. Researches new tools, technologies and development platforms for use in support of critical business processes. Ensures the preparation and maintenance of technical and support documentation, documents procedures, creates reports and provide training for users. Coordinates and communicates with applicable departments within the University to effectively troubleshoot or provide customer support to the campus on website and web application related issues utilizing established IT service management framework. Debugs software by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle. Provides technical analysis, design, development, conversion, and implementation work by maintaining existing codebase, which includes expert analysis to troubleshoot bugs, provide resolutions of complex issues and add new features. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received	Specific supervision from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given	May supervise assigned staff.
Required Education	Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
Preferred Education	N/A
Licenses/Certifications	None.
Required Experience	Four (4) years of relevant work experience in web development with technologies in use at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Must have experience in procedural and object-oriented languages (such as Coldfusion, Java, SQL), web programming tools and version control software. Knowledge of relational database design concepts, data models and SQL scripting. Understanding of internet security issues like firewall, SSL encryption, secure coding and authentication (LDAP).
Preferred Experience	Experience using javascript libraries (JQuery, YUI), presentation layer frameworks and MVC frameworks. Experience in the design and development of enterprise web applications, including front-end design, application server and database design.
Equipment	Proficiency and demonstrated experience with modern web technologies, web standards, HTML, CSS, XML, XHTML, XSLT, Javascript, AJAX, graphic design, web multimedia and cross browser and cross platform issues. General understanding of HTTP, web services architecture(REST, JSON), APIs, SDKs, web servers (IIS, Apache, Tomcat) on various operating systems, content management systems and portals.
Working Conditions	Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Indoor office environment. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other	Ability to work some weekends and/or evenings as required. Occasional travel is required. Effective verbal and written communication skills with both non-technical and technical users. Detail oriented, self-motivated and ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects within deadlines and ability to work independently or as part of a team. 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	06/15/2026
Grant Funded Position	No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

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 careers@utrgv.edu.
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 .
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51486

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
* Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
* Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
* Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
* Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
* Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document

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