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 MSU’s miss ion and values.
Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #30 among public universities and #63 overall in U.S. News & World Report ’s America’s Best Colleges 2025. Located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol, the MSU community include s more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 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 insurance. In 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 MSU’s 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
www.tech.msu.edu
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.
