Software Engineer - Remote

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

Do you love solving problems, integrating complex systems, and building software that makes a real difference? We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our Enterprise Systems and Reporting team. You’ll work on both cloud-based and on-premise applications, with a primary focus on software development and integration—but with a solid dose of DevOps work too. Help us streamline university operations and enhance the student, faculty, and staff experience across systems like Workday, Canvas, and Salesforce—all while working remotely from wherever you do your best thinking.

Salary:
Pay Rate: $37.54 - $46.92 per hour

Level 1 - $78,083 per year
Level 2 - $87,838 per year
Level 3 - $97,594 per year

Internal Classification: Career Track - Technical, Job Level (1, 2 or 3)*
Actual salary and Job Level offered is determined by the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and other factors, including internal equity and university funding resources.

This position may be eligible for a remote work arrangement. We are currently accepting applications from residents of the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WI

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience
  OR 5+ years of ERP/SIS system experience (e.g., Workday, Salesforce, Ellucian) with 2 years of formal training

• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, and/or C#

• Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs, XML, JSON, and integration protocols like SOA and SFTP

• Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and scripting

• Ability to work in an agile, iterative development environment

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams

• Experience in higher education or large enterprise environments is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to manage documentation and support responsibilities

• Commitment to the mission and values of Point Loma Nazarene University

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design, implement, and maintain integrations between enterprise systems

• Support and develop software for platforms like Workday, Canvas LMS, Salesforce, and Raiser’s Edge

• Build cloud-based and on-premise solutions to improve university processes

• Automate tasks using Infrastructure-as-Code tools like AWS CDK or AWS CloudFormation

• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and systems teams on cloud architecture and automation projects

• Lead and support the rollout of new business process solutions

• Maintain technical documentation for integrations, configurations, and troubleshooting

• Migrate internal tools and workflows to modern cloud/serverless frameworks (e.g., AWS Lambda)

• Provide Tier 3 technical support and contribute to multi-phase project planning

• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in development and DevOps

• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours system support

• Configure business processes, maintain system security, and provide software support and development for key administrative platforms such as Workday, Canvas LMS, Salesforce, and Raiser’s Edge.
   

Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

• Excellent documentation and communication habits

• Experience with ETL tools, database development (SQL/NoSQL), and UI development is preferred

• Understanding of DevOps practices and software lifecycle management

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant. 

• ​The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU  will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily sedentary work; may involve sitting for extended periods

• Frequent use of computer equipment (keyboard, mouse, monitor)

• Visual acuity for reading digital and printed materials

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, on video calls, and by phone

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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential. 

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.