SOFTWARE ENGINEER II

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. in Edinburg, Texas, is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and implement information systems for university ERP modules, including Student, Finance, and HR systems.

The role requires 2 years of software development experience, strong analysis and design skills, and ability to document solutions per industry standards. It may involve mentoring junior staff and collaborating across teams in a distributed university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a computer-related major from an accredited university.
• Two (2) years of experience in software development, including analysis, design, development, testing and/or implementation.
• Experience using a structured development lifecycle and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, document, validate and manage software requirements.
• Create technical design documents and solutions following SDLC standards.
• Develop, test, and debug software components and applications.
• Assist in leading small projects and providing estimates and guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Software Development

Requirements Analysis

Design Documentation

Coding

Testing

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

SOFTWARE ENGINEER II

Posting Number: SRGV8984

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: Application & Data Services

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job

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 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 with 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 issue 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.
• Data Fluency – 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

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

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

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

06/03/2026

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, 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.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51376