Software Developer, Technologies and Systems; Software Developer II

Software Developer, Advancement Technologies and Systems (Software Developer II)

Job no: 558109

Work type: Staff

Location: Chico

Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology

Under general supervision, the Software Developer designs, analyzes, configures, develops, tests, implements, and maintains enterprise software applications and systems that support university advancement, alumni engagement, fundraising, and related administrative operations.

The incumbent will work primarily on Chico State’s Advancement CRM ecosystem, including Ellucian Banner Advancement and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT (RENXT), as well as third‑party systems and tools that integrate with these platforms for reporting, analytics, automation, and business operations.

The role provides both short‑term technical leadership during the migration from Banner Advancement to Raiser’s Edge NXT and long‑term ongoing system development, integration, modernization, and support.

• Lead technical data migration efforts from Banner Advancement to Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Design, build, test, and maintain integrations between CRM platforms and campus enterprise systems (e.g., ERP/financial systems, student information systems, identity and access management, Salesforce CRM, data warehouse, and reporting platforms).
• Develop reports, dashboards, automation workflows, and data governance processes.
• Ensure system security, regulatory compliance, and alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Provide technical consultation and guidance to functional stakeholders and leadership.

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Experience with Ellucian Banner Advancement, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, or similar CRM platforms
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit advancement environments
• Experience with enterprise data warehouse or business intelligence platforms
• Experience with large‑scale system implementations or migrations
• Familiarity with middleware/integration platforms (e.g., Boomi, Mule Soft)

Full‑time

12/12

$77,904 (Step
1) – $113,496 (Step 20) per year.

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H‑1B Visas).