SIS Developer Information Technologist II

Working/Functional Title

SIS Developer

Position Summary

The Student Information System (SIS) Technical Team at Michigan Stat e University is responsible for developing integrating and supporting enterprise student systems including Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and Oracle Student Financial Planning. These platforms serve the entire academic community and are critical to supporting students throughout their academic journey as well as the staff who assist them.

Reporting to the SIS Technical Manager the Information Technologist I I/SIS Developer will develop test and implement software solutions of moderate complexity in PeopleCode SQL and related programming languages to meet functional requirements. Key responsibilities include implementing enhancements resolving issues optimizing performance and imp roving the overall user experience. The role also involves developing database and API/integration designs authoring technical specifications and applying coding standards version control and best practices to ensure secure high-quality solutions. The developer will actively engage in continuous learning to deepen technical skills while collaborating closely with analysts functional partners and technical colleague s. By delivering reliable scalable and efficient solutions this role directly supports operational excellence and advances MSUs miss ion and values.

Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #30 among public universities and #63 overall in U.S. News & World Report s Americas Best Colleges 2025. Located in East Lansing three miles east of the states capitol the MSU community include s more than 12000 faculty academic and support staff as well as over 51000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care prescription and dental coverage and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution as well as basic life addition MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leader ship for strategic financial and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSUs mission of providing education conducting research and advancing engagement.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program with coursework in an information technology specialization related to the area of employment; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in a software development team using one of PeopleCode SQL JavaScript or related programming languages.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a software development team in a higher education environment specifically in student administration areas related to academic advising student records admissions financial aid or student accounts. Experience with PeopleCode SQL.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter

Resume

Special Instructions

3 Professional references knowledgeable of your work.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends October 21 2025 at 11:55 P.M.