What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Developer position at Deerfield Academy?
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General Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Enterprise Applications and Analytics, the Software Developer is responsible for designing, building, enhancing and supporting web applications, databases and system integrations to enhance and improve the efficacy of business processes across the Academy’s administrative departments. Working collaboratively across the team, this role promotes the adoption of modern development practices - including collaborative code reviews, version control and change management; identifies opportunities to automate manual processes and collaborates across ITS and cross-functional teams to ensure robust, secure and maintainable enterprise solutions.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead the assessment, technical design, and delivery of high-impact software solutions to departmental business challenges, ensuring long-term viability, accessibility, scalability, and alignment with Academy-wide priorities;
- Develop and deliver web applications, custom modules, and data interfaces utilizing server-side programming languages, database structures, and web technologies;
- Foster consistent standards across the team
- Design, program, and test interfaces that support data flow processes/procedures between software solutions; and actively support modern development workflows—such as collaborative code reviews, version control, and structured change management;
- Identify, design, and implement automation solutions to streamline error-prone manual data processes and repetitive administrative workflows;
- Create and maintain standards-based documentation and procedures to support web services and processes;
- Collaborate with the other members of the enterprise applications team on application and database designs to ensure that custom applications are secure, reliable, and maintainable;
- Work with system and network administrators to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot the Academy’s web applications;
- Evaluate and recommend vendor products that provide cost-effective, secure and robust solutions that integrate effectively with existing systems;
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required;
- 5-7 years of progressive professional experience in web application and database design/development
- Significant experience and mastery of various industry standard web programming languages/tools;
- Experience with Microsoft Azure strongly preferred; including Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, or Power Platform
- Experience with CI/CD concepts and code deployment best practices required
- Experience consuming REST APIs and building data pipelines from SaaS platforms required
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language required, python, and/or javascript strongly preferred
- Experience with and commitment to modern SDLC methodologies, including code review standards, version control (Git), automated testing, continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD), and change management required;
- Experience integrating web applications with enterprise data sources, third-party software, and web APIs (REST/JSON, SOAP, or web services) strongly preferred;
- Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills;
- Strong initiative and the ability to be self-directed, resourceful and creative
- Experience collaborating with Information Security / Infrastructure teams to audit, harden, and safeguard applications and sensitive institutional data;
- Demonstrated experience identifying operational bottlenecks and implementing automated scripts, pipelines, or services to replace manual processes.
- Strong customer service orientation, teamwork and collaborative mindset
- Sensitivity to confidential information and data privacy
- Eager to master new and emerging technologies, including AI and cloud data platforms
- Strong written and oral communication skills, able to work with both technical and non-technical colleagues
- Experience in an academic or similar institutional environment preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to serving the needs of a diverse community
- Close visual acuity to analyze data and figures and view a computer monitor
- Ability to sustain substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers; or to dictate instructions to a computer
- Ability to sit or stand at a desk or table for extended periods of time
- Light Physical Requirements, which include exerting up to 20 pounds of force rarely, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
The worker is mainly in an office environment, and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Special Instructions for Applicants
Application Materials Must Include
- A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
- A complete resume or curriculum vitae
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is just one component. Pay within the published range is determined by factors such as qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, allowing for growth and progression within the role.
We also offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to eligible employees, including:
- Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b)-retirement plan; and employer-paid life and disability plans.
- Time Off: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Campus Perks: Tuition remission, fitness center access and complimentary dining hall meals
Disclaimer
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It is expected that job duties and responsibilities will develop over time commensurate with performance.
Salary : $78,000 - $105,000