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University of Texas at Austin

Software Developer / Analyst

🇺🇸 Austin, Texas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $79K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ September 28th, 2026
Django GIT Oracle

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Texas at Austin is hiring a Software Developer / Analyst to join its University Housing and Dining (UHD) department. The role develops, maintains, and enhances the custom administrative applications and systems integrations that power UHD operations, serving as a technical expert in decisions to modernize legacy systems. It’s a full-time, on-site position on UT’s main campus with a competitive university benefits package.

Highlights
  • Develops, maintains, and enhances custom legacy software systems built on Python/Django, Oracle, and SQL
  • Builds systems integrations between UHD platforms including CS Gold, StarRez, Mainframe, and Workday
  • Prioritizes automation of processes over manual interactions wherever possible
  • Manages and resolves tickets submitted through the ticket system, proactively researching and problem-solving for customers
  • Collaborates and knowledge-shares with other developers and analysts on system design principles
  • Assists with training users on new and updated software and maintains documentation
  • Stays current on campus technology changes through formal and informal training
  • Requires one year of production software development experience using Python and/or Natural/ADABAS
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field, Git experience, and familiarity with MySQL or Oracle databases
  • Offers a starting salary of $79,000+ depending on qualifications, plus full university benefits

Software Developer / Analyst Full Description

Hiring Department: University Housing and Dining (UHD)
Location: UT Main Campus, Austin, TX
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended hours during peak periods and in-person meetings/events required
Salary Range: $79,000+, depending on qualifications
Purpose: Assists internal and external customers by developing, maintaining, and enhancing administrative applications used by University Housing and Dining, serving as a technical expert in decisions to upgrade current software systems with newer technologies and/or third-party software.
Responsibilities:
  • Develops, maintains, and enhances current custom legacy software systems, including Python/Django, Oracle, and SQL systems used by UHD staff and customers, and develops new applications on modern platforms based on business needs
  • Develops, maintains, and enhances systems integrations between current and future UHD systems, including CS Gold, StarRez, Mainframe, and Workday, prioritizing automation of processes over manual interactions
  • Manages tickets submitted in the ticket system, proactively researching, problem-solving, and replying to customers in a timely manner
  • Stays current on campus technology changes through formal and informal training and participation with campus technology groups, collaborating and knowledge-sharing with other developers/analysts
  • Participates in UHD meetings, events, classes, and training, and interacts with other IT and business areas on campus as needed
  • Assists with training users on new and updated software, including reporting on new features and enhancements, and updates documentation accordingly
Required Qualifications:
  • One year of production software development experience using Python and/or Natural/ADABAS
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an IT-related field
  • Experience with University Housing and Dining systems
  • Experience with a version control system such as Git
  • Basic understanding of relational databases such as MySQL or Oracle
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, test, document, and debug code
  • Experience with The University of Texas IT environment
  • Demonstrated ability to manage shifting priorities and work on multiple concurrent projects while adhering to deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical and organizational abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, work independently and as part of a team, and learn and apply new technologies