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Posting NumberSRGV7486

Working TitleSOFTWARE ENGINEER II

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentApplication & Data Services

FTE1

FLSAExempt

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:

o Displays requirement analysis skills that includes the various tasks of gathering, analyzing, documenting, validating and managing software requirements.

o 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.

o 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.

o Displays testing skills to validate the code before releasing to customer for integrated testing.

o 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

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.

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.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date04/12/2024

Grant Funded PositionNo

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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 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 (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 Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/42505

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Additional Document