Sr. Enterprise System Programmer

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Up to $102,600/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 9/17/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

•    Resume is required.
•    Cover letter is required.

Job Summary

The Senior Enterprise System Programmer leads the technical functions of enterprise application development.

Core Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the development, utilization, and maintenance of Enterprise web and mobile applications, including application security, in accordance with software requirements and the objectives of the UTSA community. 
2. Develops and helps to architect large-scale web-based applications using 3-Tier software architecture and agile methodology.
3. Supports projects through the entire lifecycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, and production release.
4. Works with the enterprise Data Architect and Enterprise user interface Designer when designing and developing layouts for web, Windows, and mobile applications.
5. Assists in architecting and developing software solutions utilized university-wide to support areas such as, but not limited to, student, faculty, and staff services, ERP systems, and applications to support University business functions.
6. Develops prototypes using the functional specification for a software project.
7. Conducts code reviews, gives feedback on how to improve the solution, and documents/reports findings. Responsible for utilizing source control management tools.
8. Responsible for working with the Web Solution Architect in evaluating new standards, technologies, and trends in design, development, and delivery.
9. Supports and maintains implementation of complex off-the-shelf components or applications requiring development.
10. Assists in consulting with key customers and external entities to define business requirements, create and document technical strategies to support the development of solutions in support of the University's business function, and provide technical support for driving the solution to implementation.
11. Provides feedback on testing, usability, requirements, UML diagrams, and software development processes, policies, procedures, and coding standards.
12. Collaborates with database administrators and the Database architect on the design, development, testing, and implementation of custom applications.
13. Identifies system deficiencies and works on developing and implementing solutions.
14. Works to meet all development deadlines and schedules and consistently delivers high-quality products; prioritizes and executes tasks in a high-pressure environment.
15. Initiates, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with team members; follows through with commitments and fosters mutual trust with fellow employees; cooperates with a variety of people to achieve desired results.
16. Troubleshoots and corrects performance problems related to web, desktop, and mobile applications; provides technical assistance and training by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions.
17. Assists with special projects, new technologies, and deadlines.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarization with Ellucian SaaS products (Dataconnect, Ellucian Workflow, Experience, etc) and REST APIs.
• Familiarization Axiom Elite Integrations.
• Familiarization Pl/SQL Development.
• Design, develop and implement business process automations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with systems design, programming, and scripting.
• Ability to recognize when to escalate a procedural issue.
• Knowledgeable in developing documentation, providing customer support, and training users.
• Ability to proactively learn, adapt to, and use new hardware/software technologies.
• Ability to organize, manage time effectively, deliver tasks on time, manage rapidly changing priorities, and manage multiple efforts.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
• Well-developed customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
• Ability to stay abreast of new and emerging technology solutions by participating in technical training and technology briefings/webinars, including self-paced and other staff development activities.
• Ability to collaborate in a broad team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication. 
• Highly proficient using Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

• Office and Data Processing Environment.  Occasional exposure to extreme cold and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Occasional evening and weekend work.  Occasional travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or multiple university-owned campuses and leased spaces.  Required to be on stand-by call status, carrying a pager, cell phone, or two-way radio as assigned and respond to after-hours emergency calls.  Required to be on stand-by call status for evenings, after hours, odd hours, shift work, weekends, and/or holidays as needed. Flexibility in scheduling may be required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.  Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.  Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, and/or use repetitive motions.  Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.  Reaching overhead, at or below shoulder level.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.