WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Web Software Engineer to design, develop, test and maintain campus web applications. You will implement scalable web code, improve performance and security, and collaborate with teams across IT to meet business needs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in CS or a related field and at least two years of web development experience with languages like ColdFusion, Java and SQL. Remote work is possible within proximity to UTRGV campus.

Qualifications

• Two years of web development experience with technologies commonly used at UT Rio Grande Valley.
• 1) Experience in procedural and object oriented languages (ColdFusion, Java, SQL).
• 2) Knowledge of relational database design concepts, data models and SQL scripting.
• 3) Understanding of internet security: firewall, SSL, secure coding and authentication (LDAP).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, test and maintain campus web software applications.
• 2) May serve as lead engineer on projects.
• 3) Code, test, debug and implement web applications focusing on performance, security and accessibility.
• 4) Develop and maintain dynamic websites in CMS/Portal with standards-based web code.
• 5) Document requirements, translate to technical specs and provide timelines.

Skills

Java

SQL

ColdFusion

REST/SQL

HTML/CSS/JS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

IIS/Apache/Tomcat

LDAP/Authentication

Job description

WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Posting Number: SRGV9178

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Department: Application & Data Services

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job

Responsible for engineering, programming, integration andmaintenance of campus web software applications adhering to theframeworks, standards and best practices established by theDivision of Information Technology using advanced and innovativeapproaches to develop solutions.

Description of Duties

• Provides advanced technical skills needed to design, develop,modify, test and maintain code in software systems that make up thecampus web services including database and digital mediaintegration, user experience design, and accessibility.
• May be assigned as lead engineer on projects.
• Codes, tests, debugs and implements or modifies webapplications with focus on performance, security, accessibility andease of use by utilizing enterprise development frameworks, toolsand methodologies.
• Designs, develops and maintains dynamic websites and webapplications in the Content Management System and/or Portal for thecampus community by writing standards based web code includingfront end design, navigation structure and integration withexisting University Systems.
• Interacts with customers to document business requirements,translate them to technical specifications, conduct businessprocess analysis and create conceptual designs while fitting intothe overall context of existing IT systems and processes.
• Collaborates with other web engineers, web developers andmembers of the project team to design systems, prioritize needs,communicate requirements, develop content criteria, choosesolutions and provides timelines and estimates for projectcompletion.
• Follows established standards for software development lifecycle and project management.
• Designs and implements scalable data schema to support webapplications.
• Prepares and maintains technical and support documentation,documents procedures, creates reports and provide training forusers.
• Coordinates and communicates with applicable departments withinthe University to effectively troubleshoot or provide customersupport to the campus on website and web application related issuesutilizing established IT service management framework.
• Stays current with emerging technologies in web softwaredevelopment and design and provide recommendations to improveperformance, security, user experience or existing processes.
• Coordinates web software installation or upgrades, monitor andtest functionality to ensure specifications are met.
• 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 ComputerScience, Engineering, Information Technology or relatedfield.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of relevant work experience in web development withtechnologies commonly in use at The University of Texas Rio GrandeValley. Must have experience in procedural and object-orientedlanguages (such as Coldfusion, Java, SQL), web programming toolsand version control software. Knowledge of relational databasedesign concepts, data models and SQL scripting. Understanding ofinternet security issues like firewall, SSL encryption, securecoding and authentication (LDAP).

Preferred Experience

Experience using javascript libraries (JQuery, YUI), presentationlayer frameworks and MVC frameworks. Experience in the design anddevelopment of enterprise web applications, including front-enddesign, application server and database design.

Equipment

Proficiency and demonstrated experience with modern webtechnologies, web standards, HTML, CSS, XML, XHTML, XSLT,Javascript, AJAX, graphic design, web multimedia and cross browserand cross platform issues. General understanding of HTTP, webservices architecture(REST, JSON), APIs, SDKs, web servers (IIS,Apache, Tomcat) on various operating systems, content managementsystems 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 RioGrande Valley.

Work is performed primarily in a general office environment and canbe performed remote within close proximity to a UTRGV campus. Ifthe work is performed remote, high-speed internet and a designatedworkspace are required.

The selected candidate will be required to attend on-campusmeetings and participate in campus events as requested.

Other

Ability to work some weekends and/or evenings as required.Occasional travel is required. Effective verbal and writtencommunication skills with both non-technical and technical users.Detail oriented, self-motivated and ability to prioritize andcoordinate multiple projects within deadlines and ability to workindependently 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

10/06/2026

Grant Funded Position

No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote and ensure equal employment opportunities for allindividuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information or protected veteran status. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University iscommitted to comply with all government requirements and ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment. We encourage women, minorities anddifferently abled persons to apply for employment positions ofinterest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting anyconfidential information from the documents you attach with yourapplication. The confidential information includes thefollowing:

Date of Birth

Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior tosubmission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwardingyour application to the department as per your submission. TheUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right todiscontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close dateof 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 [e-mail].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location issubject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal backgroundcheck (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approvalfrom the VP of HR & Talent Development .