Software Engineer

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 04/15/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 0163700 Position Title Software Engineer Hiring Range Minimum $101,500 Hiring Range Maximum $119,000 Union Type Not a Union Position SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year 12 Scheduled Hours per Week 40 Schedule

Join us at our convenient location at 41 Centerra Parkway in Lebanon, NH, where you'll find a perfect balance of on-site engagement and remote flexibility. This position is part of a team that primarily works remotely but values intentional onsite engagement. Depending upon projects, you could be in the office daily for a period, or it could be 1-2 days in a month. When onsite, you will typically work out of 41 Centerra Parkway in Lebanon, NH where nearly 80 of your colleagues in Advancement have office space. Periodically, meetings are held in Hanover or on the Dartmouth campus, which is 3 miles from the Centerra Parkway location. Living within commutable distance to Hanover, NH, is preferred, allowing you to integrate smoothly into our team and community.

Location of Position

Lebanon, NH 03766

41 Centerra Parkway

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose

The Software Engineer for Advancement is a full-stack developer who designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications that advance the mission of Dartmouth's Advancement division. This role requires a strong combination of technical expertise across multiple platforms and programming languages, alongside a deep understanding of our business objectives. The successful candidate will apply both business acumen and technical skills to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions within an agile team environment This role independently executes moderate to complex technical work and actively contributes to team-based architecture and implementation efforts. The Software Engineer collaborates with teammates, clients, vendors, and campus partners to develop custom applications, enhance vendor systems, and support integrations that connect Advancement systems to broader institutional platforms. This includes involvement in system design, database development, API creation and consumption, testing, and support for both on-premise and cloud-based solutions. The role also supports deployment automation, infrastructure maintenance, and DevOps practices in partnership with more senior team members. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for working effectively within a cross-functional team. The Software Engineer contributes to team growth through knowledge sharing, code review participation, and process improvement efforts.

Description

Are you a full-stack developer passionate about purpose-driven technology? Dartmouth's Advancement Systems and Services team is looking for two Software Engineers to help design and build innovative solutions that support our institutional mission.

We are looking to hire two talented individuals into this role.

Make an impact. Grow your skills. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and team engagement.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelor's degree Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

• 5-8 years of professional software engineering experience

• Demonstrated experience in:

• Full-stack application development

• Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, APEX, with proven ability to develop and manage complex queries and manage data migrations, administer, navigate and manage multiple schemas, data replication, backup/recovery, troubleshooting, development, and performance tuning in complex, consolidated Oracle environment

• One or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java, C#)

• Front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

• RESTful APIs and system integration

• Version control (Git, SVN), release pipelines, and collaborative development workflows

• Working with and troubleshooting internet communication components, such as DNS, DNAME, SMTP with a solid understanding of security certificates (SSL/TLS) and other authentication methods and encryption that ensure compliance with privacy regulations

• Familiarity with DevOps principles and CI/CD tools

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

• Ability to work independently on technical tasks and contribute to team solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vendor system integration and support of ERP platforms (e.g., Advancement, SIS, Finance, HR)
• Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and compliance standards (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies and tools
• Understanding of institutional workflows in higher education
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in database administration tasks
• Proficiency in application upgrade, cloning, and installation procedures

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Lesa Knapp Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-1317 Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Lesa Knapp, Assistant Vice President for Advancement Administration Department Contact's Phone Number 603-646-1317 Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

This position is not visa sponsorship eligible.

Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83371

Key Accountabilities

Description

Software Development

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains custom software solutions that meet user needs and align with institutional standards.
• Translates technical requirements into functional software components.
• Participates in solution design and architecture discussions, contributing to decisions on system structure, integration approaches, and performance optimization.
• Develops and consumes APIs and web services for system interoperability.
• Maintains and enhances database-driven applications using tools such as Oracle PL/SQL and APEX.
• Implements unit testing, automated testing frameworks, and follows version control and release management best practices.
• Participates in infrastructure and application support for both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Collaborates on deployments and contributes to automation and DevOps workflows.
• Collaborates on teams and leads team initiatives.
• Develops and enhances documentation supporting systems, integrations, and processes, contributing to a shared knowledge base that informs the work of Advancement Systems and Services.

Percentage Of Time 60 Description

Collaboration and Client Support

• Works closely with team members to complete tasks aligned to team goals and delivery timelines.
• Partners with stakeholders to understand business needs, clarify requirements, and deliver value through technical solutions.
• Supports vendor system implementations and integrations; engages with vendors on issue resolution.
• Maintains strong working relationships with functional teams, end users, and other IT professionals across the institution.

Percentage Of Time 20 Description

Team Engagement and Continuous Learning

• Participates in agile ceremonies, sprint planning, retrospectives, and team-based prioritization.
• Shares technical knowledge through documentation, code reviews, cross training, and informal mentoring of colleagues.
• Engages in continuous professional development to stay current with tools, languages, frameworks, and higher education technology practices.
• Contributes to team culture through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement efforts.

Percentage Of Time 20

• -- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. -- Performs other duties as assigned.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Additional Document #1
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