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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SOFTWARE ENGINEER II - **Company:** The University of Texas - **Location:** Edinburg, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Database Storage Structures, Software Debugging, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Information Technology, Software Coding - **Published:** June 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51376 ## About the Role 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., 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., + 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 4. * Please provide the field of study for your education: (Open Ended Question) 5. * 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 6. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position? ## Description 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., 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. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Other Possess resourcefulness and creative thinking skills for problem resolution. Possess analytical skills to effectively and accurately identify problem code. 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