SENIOR WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Senior Web Software Engineer in Edinburg, Texas. This role involves overseeing the development and maintenance of complex web applications while adhering to technology standards. It requires expertise in languages like ColdFusion and Java, along with a thorough understanding of internet security protocols.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in web development, allowing for effective project management and mentoring of other engineers.

Qualifications

• Four years of web development experience with technologies at UTRGV.
• Experience with procedural and object-oriented languages.
• Proficiency with modern web technologies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain web applications.
• Lead projects to ensure on-time delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and developers.

Skills

Web development experience

Knowledge of Coldfusion, Java, SQL

Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Database design knowledge

Experience with version control software

Understanding of internet security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AJAX

REST APIs

CMS platforms

Job description

SENIOR WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Posting Number: SRGV9015

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: Application & Data Services

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.

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

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.