Software Engineer

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 68,500 - 77,500; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Dakota seeks a Software Engineer to provide application, data, and integration support for the Vermillion campus. The role requires on-site presence; remote work is not offered.

You will develop, test, maintain, and troubleshoot ERP interfaces, APIs, and ETL pipelines, gather requirements, and deliver solutions aligned with business needs. You will design BI capabilities and ensure data quality across enterprise systems while mentoring junior team members and documenting

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems, enterprise app development, SQL, API integration, ETL, and analytics reporting.
• Strong design, coding, testing, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Customer service orientation and collaboration with campus partners.
• Willingness to learn new systems and maintain thorough documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, maintain, and troubleshoot campus and statewide applications, ERP interfaces, APIs, and ETL or pipeline processes.
• Gather requirements, define project specifications, estimate timelines and resources, and deliver solutions that align with business needs.
• Design and support business intelligence solutions that provide accurate, timely data for campus decision-makers.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues across enterprise systems.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data environments, including lakehouse technologies and Microsoft Fabric where applicable.
• Collaborate with administrative offices and technical partners to map processes, improve workflows, and support system changes.
• Coordinate with SDBOR Regent Information System staff on system‑level issues, integrations, and shared initiatives.
• Create clear technical and process documentation for technical, functional, and leadership audiences.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members as needed.

Skills

ERP systems

API integration

SQL databases

ETL development

Reporting tools

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

The University of South Dakota is seeking a Software Engineer to provide application, development, data, and integration support for the USD Vermillion campus. The role requires on‑site presence; remote work is not offered.

Role Overview

• Develop, test, maintain, and troubleshoot campus and statewide administrative applications, ERP interfaces, APIs, and ETL or pipeline processes.
• Gather requirements, define project specifications, estimate timelines and resources, and deliver solutions that align with business needs.
• Design and support business intelligence solutions that provide accurate, timely data for campus decision-makers.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues across enterprise systems.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data environments, including lakehouse technologies and Microsoft Fabric where applicable.
• Collaborate with administrative offices and technical partners to map processes, improve workflows, and support system changes.
• Coordinate with SDBOR Regent Information System staff on system‑level issues, integrations, and shared initiatives.
• Create clear technical and process documentation for technical, functional, and leadership audiences.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with ERP systems, enterprise application development, SQL databases, API integration, ETL development, and reporting or analytics tools.
• Strong skills in program design, coding, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting business‑critical applications.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, reason through technical and business constraints, and deliver practical solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation and ability to collaborate effectively with campus partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to shifting project needs, and deliver work within defined scope and timelines.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation practices, and willingness to learn new systems quickly.
• Understanding AI concepts.
• Understanding of Data Analysis and Data Science.

Preferred Experience And Technologies

• Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, lakehouse architecture, and data pipeline tools.
• Data science, data analysis, business intelligence, and institutional reporting.
• Higher education systems, administrative processes, or statewide ERP environments.
• Project management, process improvement, and cross‑functional technical coordination.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available.

Salary: $68,500 – $77,500 annually.

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.