Senior Software Engineer

Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo Institution Board of Regents Working Title Senior Software Engineer Posting Number CSA02678P Department BOR-Network and Computing Systems Physical Location of Position (City) Sioux Falls Posting Text

The South Dakota Board of Regents - Regents Information Systems is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with deep experience developing on enterprise SQL platforms and supporting analytical systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining data-driven solutions that support a data warehouse or data lake environment. Experience with dimensional modeling and business intelligence tools-particularly IBM Cognos-is highly valued.

This position is physically located in Sioux Falls, SD and is NOT a remote position.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, optimize, and maintain complex SQL-based solutions using Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and/or PostgreSQL
• Lead development efforts to support reporting from data warehouse or data lake platforms
• Develop and support SQL-based transformations, stored procedures, views, and performance tuning strategies
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Develop and support analytics and reporting solutions using Cognos Analytics, Cognos Framework Manager, PowerBI or Tableau
• Ensure data integrity, performance, and reliability
• Document technical designs and processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of professional software or database development experience
• Extensive experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
• Strong SQL skills with performance tuning experience
• Experience supporting a data warehouse or data lake and development of ETLs to support data transfers.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of Cognos Analytics and Cognos Framework Manager
• Experience with dimensional data modeling
• Experience in regulated or enterprise-scale environments
• Working knowledge of webservices APIs
• Higher Education system experience a plus
• Prior experience with Ellucian Banner systems (technical/administrative)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to deal with a wide variety of users and peers.

Posting Date 04/28/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 05/12/2026 Advertised Salary Up to $85,000 depending on experience Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

8 am - 5 pm

Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The SDBOR governs the six public universities in the state of South Dakota, and also oversights the SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the SD School for the Deaf. This position is housed at the Regents Information System (RIS) offices in Sioux Falls, SD. RIS operates the computing systems, networks, and security for the Regental System in direct coordination with the Board of Regents mission.

SDBOR has competitive compensation and great benefits, including:

1. Employer paid employee health insurance;

2. Affordable dependent health premiums;

3. Full array of flexible benefits including dental and vision;

4. SD Retirement System;

5. Three weeks paid vacation and 14 days of sick leave per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EEO

Contact Information

Katie Carter

Asst HR Director

katie.carter@sdbor.edu

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Documents Needed to Apply

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• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List

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