Software Engineer

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

60d • $38 - $48 • Remote

About The Position

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates. Do you love solving problems, integrating complex systems, and building software that makes a real difference? We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our Enterprise Systems and Reporting team. You’ll work on both cloud-based and on-premise applications, with a primary focus on software development and integration—but with a solid dose of DevOps work too. Help us streamline university operations and enhance the student, faculty, and staff experience across systems like Workday, Canvas, and Salesforce—all while working remotely from wherever you do your best thinking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience OR 5+ years of ERP/SIS system experience (e.g., Workday, Salesforce, Ellucian) with 2 years of formal training
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, and/or C#
• Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs, XML, JSON, and integration protocols like SOA and SFTP
• Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and scripting
• Ability to work in an agile, iterative development environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage documentation and support responsibilities
• Commitment to the mission and values of Point Loma Nazarene University
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent documentation and communication habits
• Understanding of DevOps practices and software lifecycle management
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant
• Primarily sedentary work; may involve sitting for extended periods
• Frequent use of computer equipment (keyboard, mouse, monitor)
• Visual acuity for reading digital and printed materials
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, on video calls, and by phone

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education or large enterprise environments is a plus
• Experience with ETL tools, database development (SQL/NoSQL), and UI development is preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain integrations between enterprise systems
• Support and develop software for platforms like Workday, Canvas LMS, Salesforce, and Raiser’s Edge
• Build cloud-based and on-premise solutions to improve university processes
• Automate tasks using Infrastructure-as-Code tools like AWS CDK or AWS CloudFormation
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and systems teams on cloud architecture and automation projects
• Lead and support the rollout of new business process solutions
• Maintain technical documentation for integrations, configurations, and troubleshooting
• Migrate internal tools and workflows to modern cloud/serverless frameworks (e.g., AWS Lambda)
• Provide Tier 3 technical support and contribute to multi-phase project planning
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in development and DevOps
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours system support
• Configure business processes, maintain system security, and provide software support and development for key administrative platforms such as Workday, Canvas LMS, Salesforce, and Raiser’s Edge.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• competitive retirement matching
• vacation and sick time
• 15 paid holidays per year
• opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees