SENIOR WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Position Information
Title: SENIOR WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: Application & Data Services

Number of Vacancies: 1

FLSA: Exempt

Employment Category: Full-Time

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Responsibilities

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 requirements 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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field.

Four (4) years of relevant work experience in web development with technologies in use at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. 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).

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.

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. 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.

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.

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