This first review of applications will be May 18, 2026. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

 

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.

 

For a complete job description, please email [email protected]

 

To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.

 

Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners. 

 

Benefits of working for OPI:

·         Work/life balance

·         Family friendly

·         Dedicated and caring colleagues

·         Health coverage

·         Retirement plans

·         Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)

·         Opportunities and room for professional growth

·         Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

 

Job Overview: 

The role of Software Developer 1 is to assist in the building and maintenance of high-quality, innovative, and fully performing software that complies with coding standards/technical design and effectively provides data collection systems to meet the needs of the students, educators, and schools the OPI serves.  The Software Developer assists with aspects of software development life cycle (SDLC) from preliminary system analysis, gathering user requirements, supporting database design, assisting in defining system functionality and security, writing code various programming and scripting languages to include but not limited to C#, C++, VB.NET, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, .NET, and visual studio, testing and deployment.  Additionally, Software Developer 1 provides technical input during the planning, design, and implementation of projects, and in alignment with OPI goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):

 

·         Knowledge in performing computer software development, including developing Windows and Web applications using various versions of .NET, Visual Studio and Power BI.

·         Knowledge of Montana Code Annotated (MCA) regarding educational finance.

·         Knowledge of database concepts and methods

·         Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services

·         Knowledge and experience with project management principles and best practices

·         Skilled with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.

·         Ability to follow established standards for software development.

·         Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines, while maintaining consistently higher levels of product quality.

·         Ability to work under multiple deadlines with assigned funding.

·         Ability to work both independently and effectively as a member of a team.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

                          

·         One year of education in an Information Technology-related field. 

·         One year of experience with software programming. 

·         Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

 

Does this sound like you?

 

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. 

 

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

This position is in the PERS retirement system.

 

 

 

                                         

           

*!The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.