{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e01a32bb1d923f626d5e7d39","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e01a32bb1d923f626d5e7d39","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e01a32bb1d923f626d5e7d39","title":"Software Developer (Two Vacancies)","description":"Description\n\nOPEN DATE: September 17, 2026\nCLOSING DATE: October 1, 2026\nPOSITION TYPE: Trust Fund\nAPPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite\nSCHEDULE: Full Time\nDUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC\n\nPosition sensitivity and risk: Low\n\nOpen to all qualified applicants\n\nWhat are Trust Fund Positions?\nTrust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care).\n\nConditions of Employment\nPass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.\nComplete a Probationary Period.\nMaintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.\nThe position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.\nApplicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.\n\nOVERVIEW\n\nThe 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.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nDesign, develop, test, implement, maintain, and support enterprise applications, integrations, reports, and technical solutions using Microsoft technologies, including Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Azure services, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and SQL Server.\nCollaborate with business stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements.\nTranslate business requirements into technical designs, development tasks, and scalable solution architectures.\nDesign and implement secure, high-quality, and maintainable solutions that meet functional, technical, performance, and supportability requirements.\nDevelop, test, deploy, and support customizations, extensions, integrations, reports, and automation solutions within the Microsoft technology ecosystem.\nDesign, develop, monitor, and support enterprise data integrations, ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and dataflows utilizing Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Integration Services, and related technologies.\nDevelop and support APIs, web services, event-driven integrations, and data exchange processes between internal and external systems.\nDesign, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and analytics solutions to support business decision-making and operational reporting.\nDevelop and execute unit, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance test plans to ensure solution quality and reliability.\nCreate and maintain technical documentation, solution designs, user guides, support procedures, and operational documentation.\nImplement and support CI/CD pipelines, source control processes, and deployment activities using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and related DevOps tools.\nMonitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain system stability and reliability.\nSupport software releases, environment management, upgrades, patches, data migrations, and deployment activities across development, test, and production environments.\nDesign, develop, maintain, and optimize databases, data models, and reporting structures to support application and analytics requirements.\nResearch, evaluate, and develop expertise in third-party software products, services, and integration technologies.\nProvide project estimates, technical assessments, status updates, and recommendations to project teams, management, and stakeholders.\nManage assigned work activities and project deliverables effectively, ensuring high-quality results are delivered within established timelines and priorities.\nProvide technical leadership, mentoring, guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing to junior and less experienced team members.\nCommunicate clearly and proactively with customers, business stakeholders, vendors, and IT team members regarding project status, risks, issues, and solutions.\nCollaborate effectively with developers, analysts, administrators, architects, and other IT professionals to deliver innovative and reliable business solutions.\nStay current with emerging technologies, industry best practices, Microsoft platform enhancements, and organizational standards to continuously improve solutions and processes.\n\nQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS\n\nEducation 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.\n\nExperience required for this position is as follows:\nMinimum of 5 years of experience designing, developing, implementing, integrating, and supporting enterprise solutions using Microsoft technologies, including Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Azure services, SQL Server, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, and related development tools.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server, database design, data modeling, SQL development, SSRS reporting, and data management best practices.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O), including architecture, configuration, customization, extension, implementation, anSolwed development using X++ and object-oriented programming principles.\nMinimum of 2 years of experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise reporting, dashboards, analytics, and data visualization solutions using Microsoft Power BI, including data modeling, report optimization, and integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure data platforms.\nStrong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 products, application customization tools, development frameworks, and Finance and Supply Chain Management processes.\nHands-on experience designing, developing, implementing, monitoring, supporting, and troubleshooting enterprise data integration solutions, ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and dataflows using Microsoft Azure Data Factory (ADF), Microsoft Fabric, Azure Integration Services, and related cloud technologies.\nExperience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines, source control, and deployment processes using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and related DevOps tools.\nStrong knowledge of Azure services and analytics platforms, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Monitor, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric Warehouse and Lakehouse environments.\nExperience developing and supporting enterprise integrations, REST APIs, web services, and event-driven architectures using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and related Azure Integration Services technologies.\nExperience with Microsoft Power Platform development, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and related technologies.\nProficiency with Microsoft development technologies and tools, including .NET, C#, X++, Visual Studio, SQL, SSRS, XML, JSON, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, coding standards, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting techniques.\nProfessional Competencies\nWorking knowledge of information technology best practices, standards, methodologies, and terminology.\nStrong problem-solving, critical-thinking, analytical, and prioritization skills.\nHighly resourceful team player with the ability to work independently and effectively within a collaborative environment.\nExceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a results-oriented mindset.\nAbility to manage multiple large and complex projects effectively while meeting deadlines and business objectives.\nExcellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and customer-facing communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.\nDemonstrated commitment to continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and mentoring team members.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations certifications.\nMicrosoft Azure, Data Factory, Fabric, Power Platform, or related Microsoft certifications.\nExperience working within retail, e-commerce, finance, nonprofit, government, museum, or similar enterprise environments.\nExperience with Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management implementations, upgrades, and environment refreshes.\nFamiliarity with security, compliance, and governance best practices related to Dynamics 365, Azure, and Microsoft Fabric.\nExperience working in Agile, Scrum, or DevOps-based software development environments.\n\nEducation 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.\n\nAny false statement in your application may result in rejection of your application and may also result in termination after employment begins.\n\nJoin us in \"Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery.\"\n\nResumes 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.\n\nWhat 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.\n\nRelocation expenses are not paid.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To review The Smithsonian's EEO program information, please click the following: https://www.si.edu/oeo\n\nAbout Smithsonian Enterprises\nSmithsonian Enterprises (SE) was formed in 1999 by the Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents to consolidate and bring professional management to the commercial activities of the Institution. SE partners with a variety of internal constituents including Museum Directors, the Secretary of the Smithsonian and other administrative functions (legal, tax, government relations, central planning finance functions, etc.) to deliver profitable products and services that further the Smithsonian's mission.\n\nSmithsonian Enterprises operates Media and content businesses through a variety of distribution platforms including print & online magazine publications & books as well as the Smithsonian Channel; Retail experiences including museum & airport stores, IMAX theaters, online and print catalog sales in addition to overseeing food & beverage and simulator concessionaires; educational adult and student travel experiences; and consumer product licensing.","company":"Smithsonianenterprises","rawCompany":"smithsonianenterprises","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-18T11:24:46.288Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Developer (Two Vacancies)","description":"Description\n\nOPEN DATE: September 17, 2026\nCLOSING DATE: October 1, 2026\nPOSITION TYPE: Trust Fund\nAPPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite\nSCHEDULE: Full Time\nDUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC\n\nPosition sensitivity and risk: Low\n\nOpen to all qualified applicants\n\nWhat are Trust Fund Positions?\nTrust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care).\n\nConditions of Employment\nPass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.\nComplete a Probationary Period.\nMaintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.\nThe position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. 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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.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nDesign, develop, test, implement, maintain, and support enterprise applications, integrations, reports, and technical solutions using Microsoft technologies, including Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Azure services, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and SQL Server.\nCollaborate with business stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements.\nTranslate business requirements into technical designs, development tasks, and scalable solution architectures.\nDesign and implement secure, high-quality, and maintainable solutions that meet functional, technical, performance, and supportability requirements.\nDevelop, test, deploy, and support customizations, extensions, integrations, reports, and automation solutions within the Microsoft technology ecosystem.\nDesign, develop, monitor, and support enterprise data integrations, ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and dataflows utilizing Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Integration Services, and related technologies.\nDevelop and support APIs, web services, event-driven integrations, and data exchange processes between internal and external systems.\nDesign, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and analytics solutions to support business decision-making and operational reporting.\nDevelop and execute unit, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance test plans to ensure solution quality and reliability.\nCreate and maintain technical documentation, solution designs, user guides, support procedures, and operational documentation.\nImplement and support CI/CD pipelines, source control processes, and deployment activities using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and related DevOps tools.\nMonitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain system stability and reliability.\nSupport software releases, environment management, upgrades, patches, data migrations, and deployment activities across development, test, and production environments.\nDesign, develop, maintain, and optimize databases, data models, and reporting structures to support application and analytics requirements.\nResearch, evaluate, and develop expertise in third-party software products, services, and integration technologies.\nProvide project estimates, technical assessments, status updates, and recommendations to project teams, management, and stakeholders.\nManage assigned work activities and project deliverables effectively, ensuring high-quality results are delivered within established timelines and priorities.\nProvide technical leadership, mentoring, guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing to junior and less experienced team members.\nCommunicate clearly and proactively with customers, business stakeholders, vendors, and IT team members regarding project status, risks, issues, and solutions.\nCollaborate effectively with developers, analysts, administrators, architects, and other IT professionals to deliver innovative and reliable business solutions.\nStay current with emerging technologies, industry best practices, Microsoft platform enhancements, and organizational standards to continuously improve solutions and processes.\n\nQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS\n\nEducation 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.\n\nExperience required for this position is as follows:\nMinimum of 5 years of experience designing, developing, implementing, integrating, and supporting enterprise solutions using Microsoft technologies, including Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Azure services, SQL Server, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, and related development tools.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server, database design, data modeling, SQL development, SSRS reporting, and data management best practices.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O), including architecture, configuration, customization, extension, implementation, anSolwed development using X++ and object-oriented programming principles.\nMinimum of 2 years of experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise reporting, dashboards, analytics, and data visualization solutions using Microsoft Power BI, including data modeling, report optimization, and integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure data platforms.\nStrong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 products, application customization tools, development frameworks, and Finance and Supply Chain Management processes.\nHands-on experience designing, developing, implementing, monitoring, supporting, and troubleshooting enterprise data integration solutions, ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and dataflows using Microsoft Azure Data Factory (ADF), Microsoft Fabric, Azure Integration Services, and related cloud technologies.\nExperience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines, source control, and deployment processes using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and related DevOps tools.\nStrong knowledge of Azure services and analytics platforms, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Monitor, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric Warehouse and Lakehouse environments.\nExperience developing and supporting enterprise integrations, REST APIs, web services, and event-driven architectures using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and related Azure Integration Services technologies.\nExperience with Microsoft Power Platform development, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and related technologies.\nProficiency with Microsoft development technologies and tools, including .NET, C#, X++, Visual Studio, SQL, SSRS, XML, JSON, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, coding standards, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting techniques.\nProfessional Competencies\nWorking knowledge of information technology best practices, standards, methodologies, and terminology.\nStrong problem-solving, critical-thinking, analytical, and prioritization skills.\nHighly resourceful team player with the ability to work independently and effectively within a collaborative environment.\nExceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a results-oriented mindset.\nAbility to manage multiple large and complex projects effectively while meeting deadlines and business objectives.\nExcellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and customer-facing communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.\nDemonstrated commitment to continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and mentoring team members.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations certifications.\nMicrosoft Azure, Data Factory, Fabric, Power Platform, or related Microsoft certifications.\nExperience working within retail, e-commerce, finance, nonprofit, government, museum, or similar enterprise environments.\nExperience with Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management implementations, upgrades, and environment refreshes.\nFamiliarity with security, compliance, and governance best practices related to Dynamics 365, Azure, and Microsoft Fabric.\nExperience working in Agile, Scrum, or DevOps-based software development environments.\n\nEducation 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.\n\nAny false statement in your application may result in rejection of your application and may also result in termination after employment begins.\n\nJoin us in \"Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery.\"\n\nResumes 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.\n\nWhat 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.\n\nRelocation expenses are not paid.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To review The Smithsonian's EEO program information, please click the following: https://www.si.edu/oeo\n\nAbout Smithsonian Enterprises\nSmithsonian Enterprises (SE) was formed in 1999 by the Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents to consolidate and bring professional management to the commercial activities of the Institution. SE partners with a variety of internal constituents including Museum Directors, the Secretary of the Smithsonian and other administrative functions (legal, tax, government relations, central planning finance functions, etc.) to deliver profitable products and services that further the Smithsonian's mission.\n\nSmithsonian Enterprises operates Media and content businesses through a variety of distribution platforms including print & online magazine publications & books as well as the Smithsonian Channel; Retail experiences including museum & airport stores, IMAX theaters, online and print catalog sales in addition to overseeing food & beverage and simulator concessionaires; educational adult and student travel experiences; and consumer product licensing.","datePosted":"2026-09-18T11:24:46.288Z","dateModified":"2026-09-18T11:24:46.288Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smithsonianenterprises","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e01a32bb1d923f626d5e7d39"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e01a32bb1d923f626d5e7d39"}}