Software Developer

Position sensitivity and risk: Low

Open to all qualified applicants

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The Software Developer plays a key role in advancing Smithsonian Enterprises (SE) technology initiatives by delivering secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise solutions. This position is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of business applications, system integrations, data platforms, and reporting and analytics solutions that enable operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and organizational growth. The role collaborates closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to drive continuous improvement and deliver innovative technology solutions that support SE's strategic objectives.

Education and Experience: To qualify for this position, applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, and/or 5 or more years of related experience (described below); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience required for this position is as follows:

Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and should be included as part of your application package.

Any false statement in your application may result in rejection of your application and may also result in termination after employment begins.

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Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (month and year); and average number of hours worked per week.

What To Expect Next: Once the vacancy announcement closes, a review of your resume will be compared against the qualification and experience requirements related to this job. After review of applicant resumes is complete, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.

Relocation expenses are not paid.

The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact SECareers@si.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. To learn more, please review the Smithsonian’s Accommodation Procedures.

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