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Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27025 For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Nathan Fromelt

nathan.fromelt@montana.edu

406-994-5181

Classification Title Computer Sftwr Eng/Appl II Working Title Software Engineer Brief Position Overview

In support of the Montana State University mission, University Information Technology (UIT) promotes, develops, delivers, and facilitates the use of information technology services and resources.

This position is located in the Enterprise Services Group (ESG). ESG is responsible for technical support of all major computer-based administrative applications for the four-campus MSU system. MSU utilizes many hosted applications and third-party applications as well as Ellucian Banner software, running on an Oracle database. Modules include Human Resources (HR), Finance, Student, and Financial Aid. All modules are supported by a database/systems administration team. The Computer Software Engineer fills a vital role performing professional level work analyzing business needs and user requirements and designing and developing computer programs and user interfaces to meet those requirements.

This position provides technical support in testing, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for enterprise systems used by MSU. This position works closely with technical peers in the UIT ESG, and throughout UIT and MSU. This position is located in Bozeman and requires a limited amount of travel.

Position Number 4M0342, 4M0891 Department UIT Enterprise Services Group CUF Division VP for Information Technology Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary range of $72,540 to $79,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type Classified Salary If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

This position provides programming development, maintenance and support for modules (Finance, Student Services, Human Resources), and manages the software life-cycle of enterprise applications. Duties include: develop and maintain integrations and interfaces with third-party software while preserving data security and system integrity; troubleshoot complex enterprise-level technical issues; analyze and research business needs, user requirements, and derive technical specifications for design and development of system solutions. The incumbent will work with a complex stack of interacting information architecture including the Banner Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software adapted to a multi-campus architecture as well as an underlying Oracle database structure and interactive tools.

Knowledge of a wide variety of toolsets, including programming shells, database query languages, scripts, and operating systems must be developed and maintained with new tools, standards, and techniques emerging continuously. The responsibilities associated with this position are higher than that of similar programmer/analyst positions within other groups of the University. The individual in this position must troubleshoot problems, understand business processes, and support IT personnel and functional staff on all four campuses, working remotely and effectively communicating with a wide range of constituents and knowledge bases. The individual in this position must work with extreme care and competence, rigorously adhere to test and backup procedures, and be prepared to work under pressure for extended periods of time during business hours and occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Software Engineering: Build software to meet business requirements through custom applications, integrations with third-party systems, and automated processes
Provide Support: monitor status of existing solutions, respond to support requests, troubleshoot reported bugs, and enhance/refactor solutions when necessary
Collaboration: work with technical team members through the development process including pair programming and code reviews; work with business partners to establish requirements, facilitate testing, coordinate deployment, and provide support; work with vendors to build integrations, enhance existing integrations, and troubleshoot issues

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Education in computer science, information technology, or a similar field plus recent computer programming experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated successful experience performing analysis of system specifications and developing software to meet requirements.
Experience with relational databases and SQL.
Demonstrated experience programming with a procedural or object-oriented language.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Demonstrated experience working with Oracle databases and/or PL/SQL.
Experience with source control management software such as GIT.
Demonstrated experience with web technologies such as Node.js, React, Rest APIs, GraphQL.
Experience using a Linux or Unix based operating system.
Experience working at a higher education institution, and Ellucian technologies such as Banner, Experience, and Ethos.

The Successful Candidate Will

Ability to complete assigned tasks, both individually and as part of a project team.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relations with varied constituents.
Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Bozeman, Montana campus.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number Of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date Upon Completion Of a Successful Search Position End Date (if Temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications Will Be

Screening of applications will begin on August 4, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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