WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Job Description

Job Ttitle: WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Company: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley


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Working Title WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Edinburg, Texas
Department Information Technology
FTE 1
FLSA Exempt
Scope of JobResponsible for engineering, programming, integration and maintenance of campus web software applications adhering to the frameworks, standards and best practices established by the Division of Information Technology using advanced and innovative approaches 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 the campus web services including database and digital media integration, user experience design, and accessibility.
• May be assigned as lead engineer on projects.
• Codes, tests, debugs and implements or modifies web applications with focus on performance, security, accessibility and ease of use by utilizing enterprise development frameworks, tools and methodologies.
• Designs, develops and maintains dynamic websites and web applications in the Content Management System and/or Portal for the campus community by writing standards based web code including front end design, navigation structure and integration with existing University Systems.
• Interacts with customers to document 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.
• Collaborates with other web engineers, web developers and 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.
• Follows established standards for software development life cycle and project management.
• Designs and implements scalable data schema to support web applications.
• Prepares and maintains 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.
• Stays current with emerging technologies in web software development and design and provide recommendations to improve performance, security, user experience or existing processes.
• Coordinates web software installation or upgrades, monitor and test functionality to ensure specifications are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision ReceivedSpecific supervision from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision GivenMay supervise assigned staff.
Required EducationBachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
Preferred EducationN/A
Licenses/CertificationsNone.
Required ExperienceTwo (2) years of relevant work experience in web development with technologies commonly 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 ExperienceExperience 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.
EquipmentProficiency 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 ConditionsNeeds to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Indoor office environment.
OtherAbility 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.
Physical CapabilitiesN/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 01/28/2025
Grant Funded Position No
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Location: Edinburg, TX

Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 03:23:28 GMT


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