Job description

This full-time 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.
Software Management and Analysis: Apply software analysis techniques across the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.
Third-Party Software Management: Provide interfacing and integration for Banner, third-party systems, and/or hosted systems.
Systems Analysis and Design: Provide long-range planning, design, evaluation, and implementation of data processing systems.
Customer Support, Troubleshooting, and Problem Resolution.

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 JavaScript, jQuery, Grails, Angular, and/or Tomcat.
Experience using a Linux or Unix based operating system.
Experience working at a higher education institution.

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
A flexible remote telework arrangement may be negotiable for qualified candidates living in the Billings, Havre, and Great Falls areas.

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 1
Desired Start Date Upon a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date

Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on May 3, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions
Diversity Statement

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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.

MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html

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