Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in McAllen, TX

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
SRGV9015
Working Title
SENIOR WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Department
Application & Data Services
FTE
1.0
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.
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
06/15/2026
Grant Funded Position
No
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Posting Detail Information
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 BirthGender
*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 (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
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 .
Quick Link
https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51486