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Transylvania University is seeking an experienced Enterprise Applications Developer to enhance and support their enterprise systems, including ERP, CRM, and LMS, while collaborating across campus to improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities: Develop and maintain integrations between systems, create custom scripts and reports, support system upgrades and documentation, and collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs.

Skills: Proficiency in SQL, JavaScript, REST APIs, XML, JSON, and experience with integration platforms like Boomi or MuleSoft. Familiarity with CRM (Slate, Salesforce) and ERP (Workday, Ellucian Colleague) systems is required.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, and a minimum of 3 years of software development experience focusing on enterprise systems is preferred.

Location: Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $70,000 - $100,000.

Transylvania University (www.transy.edu), a top-tier, independent, residential liberal arts college of 1,000 students in Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications an Enterprise Applications Developer. The Enterprise Applications Developer is responsible for developing, customizing, integrating, and supporting the university's enterprise systems, including, but not limited to, the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Learning Management System (LMS). This role collaborates with stakeholders across the university to create solutions that improve operational efficiency, and maintain system and data integrity. The developer works across platforms to ensure effective communication between systems and sustainable scaling with institutional growth. 

Essential Duties:

• Design, develop, and maintain integrations between the CRM/ERP and other campus systems using APIs, middleware, or native tools.
• Develop and maintain custom scripts, workflows, reports, and user interfaces within the enterprise environments.
• Translate functional requirements into technical solutions aligned with institutional goals and best practices.
• Support system upgrades, testing, patching, and documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business needs and offer guidance on technical capabilities and process improvements.
• Ensure security, scalability, and performance standards are met in all development work.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in coordination with functional teams and external vendors.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of enterprise system features and development tools.

Secondary Duties:

• Participate in training professional development to stay current on technologies.
• Assist in documenting technical workflows and institutional customizations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in software development, with a focus on enterprise systems.
• Proficiency with languages and tools such as SQL, JavaScript, REST APIs, XML and JSON.
• Experience with integration platforms (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft, Workday Studio, or similar).
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Slate, Salesforce) and ERP systems (Workday, Ellucian Colleague).
• Knowledge of database design, query optimization, and data privacy regulations such as FERPA and GDPR.

To begin the application process, please submit your resume and a cover letter, written to the attention of Brian Campbell, IT Director, Enterprise Solutions. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the university community. In support of this goal, we seek qualified candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply.

Application closes: Jul 7, 2025