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Montana State University

Software Engineer

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $73K - $79K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ July 21st, 2026
SQL Node.js GraphQL

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Software Engineer. The role involves analyzing business needs, designing and developing software programs and interfaces to support administrative applications across the MSU four-campus system. The engineer provides technical support for enterprise systems by testing, troubleshooting, and resolving problems, collaborating closely with IT staff and various university departments.

Highlights

  • Develop, maintain, and support enterprise applications supporting Finance, Student Services, and Human Resources modules.

  • Create custom applications, integrations with third-party systems, and automated processes to meet business requirements.

  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and respond to support requests for enterprise systems.

  • Collaborate with technical peers, business partners, and vendors including code reviews and deployment coordination.

  • Experience required with relational databases and SQL; programming in procedural or object-oriented languages.

  • Preferred skills include Oracle databases, PL/SQL, source control (GIT), and web technologies such as Node.js, React, REST APIs, and GraphQL.

  • Working knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems is preferred.

  • Salary range of $72,540 to $79,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

  • Candidate should demonstrate strong communication, initiative, judgment, and customer service abilities.

  • Position supports the MSU four-campus ERP systems, particularly Ellucian Banner running on Oracle; works within the University IT Enterprise Services Group.