Senior Software Engineer

Diplomatic Congress of Franklin & Marshall College; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; AUD 128,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin & Marshall College is seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer to develop, support, and maintain enterprise campus solutions including the Ellucian Banner suites. You will collaborate with the Director of Enterprise Systems and Information Technology Services to ensure reliable operations and data integrity across campus systems.

Responsibilities include analyzing complex processes, installing and supporting enterprise software, leading key projects, and ensuring compliant security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years in application development, system administration, and enterprise software support.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
• Commitment to community and belonging.
• Successful interview and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex processes and data to design quality software solutions.
• Install, upgrade, configure, administer, support, and resolve issues for enterprise software on campus.
• Lead and participate in key projects and strategic initiatives under the Director of Enterprise Systems.
• Provide service to functional area clients and support production incidents.
• Ensure secure configuration and proper stewardship of sensitive data.
• Support production, test and development instances with the IT Infrastructure team.
• Keep up-to-date with technology trends and potential campus implementations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Banner / Ellucian

Google Workspace

Job description

Franklin & Marshall College Job Posting: Senior Software Engineer

Category: Information Technology Services. Subscribe: New Job Alerts. Department: Information Technology Services. Locations: Lancaster, PA. Posted: Oct 26, 2026. Closes: Open Until Filled. Type: Exempt. Position ID: 206107.

About Franklin & Marshall College

Franklin & Marshall College, founded in 1787, is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal arts education. The College thrives on forward-thinking growth, guided by a comprehensive new strategic plan currently under development. This vision animates dynamic new programs like the Venture and Impact Studio, which fosters student entrepreneurship, and the Mehlman Leadership and Performance Institute, which develops the next generation of leaders. Located in the city of Lancaster, the College integrates with the broader community, with the most recent example being a landmark eight-year partnership anchoring the college's baseball program at the professional Lancaster Stormers stadium.

Exceptional Employee Benefits

We support our staff with a competitive total rewards program designed to provide exceptional work-life harmony. Employees receive a generous 10% employer retirement contribution, alongside comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage plans. To support your family, the college provides valuable tuition benefits for eligible dependents, while also offering generous paid vacation allocations and recognized holiday closures to ensure ample time for rest and recovery.

To learn more about Lancaster, please go to https://landinlancasterpa.com.

Job Description

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Senior Software Engineer.

Job Details

• Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA


• Classification: Full-time, Exempt


• Schedule: 40 hours, Monday - Friday. May require evenings and weekends.


• Reports to: Director of Enterprise Systems


• Department: Information Technology Services


• Approved Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $98,000.00

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer has primary responsibility for the development, support, and issue resolution of enterprise technology solutions deployed on campus in support of the office functions. This includes the Ellucian suite of solutions Banner, Degreeworks, campus workflow systems, payment gateway, billing and online marketplace, and solutions deployed to consolidate and automate the import and export of various incoming and outgoing campus data feeds. This position will routinely act as point of contact with vendor support to facilitate issue resolution.

Essential Functions

• Analyze complex processes, problems, and data structures, recommending and producing quality software solutions.


• Install, upgrade, develop, configure, administer, support, and resolve issues for enterprise technology solutions deployed on campus.


• At the direction of the Director of Enterprise Systems, lead and participate in key projects and strategic initiatives.


• Provide service to functional area clients, determining their needs and supporting their production incidents.


• Assure, either directly or indirectly, the secure configuration and maintenance of systems. Adhere to college privacy expectations and assure proper stewardship of sensitive and confidential data.


• Support the production, test and development instances of supported systems in collaboration with the Technology Infrastructure team.


• Keep abreast of changing technology generally and its application in the higher education environment specifically. Also, maintain a deep knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, and best practices in application administration and development. Use this knowledge and experience to actively identify relevant initiatives for local exploration and possible implementation.


• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and training.


• 5 or more years of professional experience in application development, system administration, and enterprise software support.


• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.


• Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive).


• Evidence of a commitment to community and belonging.


• Successful interview.


• Successful completion of background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 or more years of professional experience in application development, system administration, and enterprise software support.


• Experience in a higher education setting.


• Prior experience working with Banner or Ellucian products. (Preferrably Banner Student and/or Banner Financial Aid)

Additional Information

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.