Software Engineer

Dakota State University • Madison, SD

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About The Position

Dakota State University is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and update website and web application digital content, assist with digital accessibility, and support systems that help ensure efficient operations and a positive experience across the university’s digital platforms. The position reports to the Assistant Chief Information Officer and may be performed on campus or remotely within South Dakota.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Understanding of general programming and software development concepts.
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL.
• Basic knowledge of version control software.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug applications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies and development platforms.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical users.
• Ability to document technical processes and solutions.
• Understanding of responsive and accessible web design principles.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain custom content management system components and user interface functionality.
• Support SharePoint administration and intranet site development and maintenance.
• Design, create, and maintain websites and web applications.
• Write code using technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and C#.
• Implement responsive designs for different platforms, devices, and screen sizes, and integrate design assets.
• Build server-side logic and functionality.
• Create APIs for data exchange between front-end and back-end systems.
• Optimize websites and applications for speed, performance, and accessibility.
• Use version control to manage code changes and updates.
• Implement security practices to protect digital assets.
• Create forms and workflows within Microsoft Power Platform.
• Review forms and documents for accessibility.
• Assist with systems administration support, maintenance, and technical documentation for existing systems.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, and health reimbursement account.
• South Dakota Retirement System, with 6% fully matched contributions and vesting after three years of service.
• Paid time off for full-time 12-month employees: 15 days of annual leave and 14 days of sick leave per year.
• 11 federal paid holidays.
• Reduced tuition for education.
• Professional liability coverage.
• Paid family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed