SOFTWARE ENGINEER I / SOFTWARE ENGINEER II

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking Software Engineer I/II in Edinburg, TX to develop and support software for Student, Finance, and HR systems. The role emphasizes analysis, design, development, and implementation of computer-based information systems within enterprise environments.

The candidate will engage in requirements gathering, coding, testing, and documentation, ensuring alignment with department standards and ERP integrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with software development lifecycle and fundamental coding practices.
• Ability to document solutions using standard formats.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and implement software solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across ERP/enterprise systems.
• Document and test software components and support ongoing maintenance.

Skills

Requirements Analysis

Coding Skills

Documentation

SQL/Database Concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

UML

Job description

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

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

SOFTWARE ENGINEER I / SOFTWARE ENGINEER II

Location

Edinburg, Texas

Department

Office of the Provost Academic Affairs

FTE

1

FLSA

Exempt

SOFTWARE ENGINEER I
To develop fundamental skills including Analysis, Design, Development, and Implementation of 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.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER II
Perform mid-level 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 Engineer I

• Software Development Phase:
  • Displays the fundamental requirement analysis skills that includes the various tasks of gathering, analyzing, documenting, validating and managing software requirements.
  • Develops the fundamental 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.
  • Analysis/Design- Builds fundamental skills for effectively communicating with the customer (in most cases a business analyst or equivalent) to obtain information for creating technical documentation and provides the details for code development with emphasis in ingenuity and creativity to design and create new, functional software programs and complete applications.
  • Builds fundamental testing skills to validate the code before releasing to customer for integrated testing.
  • Assumes Problem Solver Duty- Responsible for investigating and resolving problem issues occurring during scheduled week with occasional assistance of senior staff for guidance and direction.
• Develops fundamental knowledge of the functionality of the modules supported in the Enterprise Administrative systems.
• Develops fundamental technical research skills to keep job knowledge up-to-date and in most case self-teaches new languages and new development tools to ensure the most feasible technical solution is proposed.
• Documents the solutions using an industry standard technical document format. Example: Use Case Model, MD050.
• Learns the high level technical database structures of supported Enterprise Administrative systems.
• Tracks hours expended per assignment for reporting needs of department.
• Develops fundamental skills of interviewing customers to extract key information and direction to formulate and propose a solution.
• Has minimal judgment latitude for required decisions affecting deviations from approved project/assignment proposals.
• Acquires the skills of using the various software tools to maintain the different components of the Enterprise Administrative systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Software Engineer II

• Software Development Phase:
  • Displays requirement analysis skills that includes the various tasks of gathering, analyzing, documenting, validating and managing software requirements.
  • Displays 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.
  • Analysis/Design- Establishes skills for effectively communicating with the customer (most cases a business analyst or equivalent) to obtain information for creating technical documentation and providing the details for code development and emphasis in ingenuity and creativity to design and create new, functional software programs and complete applications.
  • Displays testing skills to validate the code before releasing to customer for integrated testing.
  • Displays debugging/troubleshooting skills necessary to investigate a technical issues occurring during scheduled week at a proficient level with minimal assistance from senior staff.
• Technical Research: responsible for technical research to keep job knowledge up-to-date to ensure the most feasible technical solution is proposed.
• Develops some fluency in the functionality and technical database structures of most commonly used modules supported in the Enterprise Administrative systems.
• Applies mid-level experience to execute judgment/decision that pertain to the scope of the assignment or project and supports the software lifecycle.
• Participates with senior staff to provide input in the development of operating standards and procedures.
• Guides junior members of low impact projects or implementations, to assist the development of their technical skills.
• Acts as authorized Project Lead of small sized projects that involve various resources.
• Provides senior development staff assistance and project estimates of development for small sized projects.
• Proactive in contributing ideas and suggestions during team and/or functional meetings.
• Documents solutions using an industry standard technical document format. Example (Use Case Model, MD050).
• Expected to self-teach the use of new software tools and languages at a moderate/proficient pace.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

May supervise assigned staff.

Required Education

SOFTWARE ENGINEER I / SOFTWARE ENGINEER II
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a Computer related major from an accredited university

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Software Engineer I
Experience in structured development coding skills in various computer languages, emphasis in procedural SQL , database concepts and coding.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER II
Two (2) 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

None.

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

Possess resourcefulness and creative thinking skills for problem resolution. Possess analytical skills to effectively and accurately identify problem code. Good written and verbal communication skills. Possess technical research skills (technical manuals and resources). Work effectively as an individual and as a team. Possess 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

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

Position Available Date 09/03/2026

Grant Funded Position

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.

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 [phone] and/or [e-mail].

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 .