OPEN DATE: November 9, 2026 CLOSING DATE: November 23, 2026 POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
Position sensitivity and risk: Low Risk
Open to all qualified applicants
What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust 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).
Conditions of Employment
- Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.
- Complete a Probationary Period.
- Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
- The 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.
- Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
OVERVIEW
The D365 Software Developer plays a key role in advancing Smithsonian Enterprises (SE) technology initiatives by designing, developing, implementing, and supporting secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise solutions, with a primary focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) and the broader Microsoft technology ecosystem. This position develops business applications, system integrations, data platforms, reporting and analytics solutions, and automation capabilities using technologies including D365 F&O, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, SQL Server, and Power BI. The role collaborates closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver innovative technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, enable data-driven decision-making, and support the organization's strategic objectives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, 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.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements.
- Translate business requirements into technical designs and scalable solutions.
- Design and implement secure, high-quality, and maintainable solutions that meet functional, technical, performance, and supportability requirements.
- Develop, test, deploy, and support customizations, extensions, integrations, reports, and automation solutions within the Microsoft technology ecosystem.
- Design, 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.
- Develop and support APIs, web services, event-driven integrations, and data exchange processes between internal and external systems.
- Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and analytics solutions to support business decision-making and operational reporting.
- Develop and execute unit, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance test plans to ensure solution quality and reliability.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, solution designs, user guides, support procedures, and operational documentation.
- Implement and support CI/CD pipelines, source control processes, and deployment activities using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and related DevOps tools.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain system stability and reliability.
- Support software releases, environment management, upgrades, patches, data migrations, and deployment activities across development, test, and production environments.
- Design, develop, maintain, and optimize databases, data models, and reporting structures to support application and analytics requirements.
- Research, evaluate, and develop expertise in third-party software products, services, and integration technologies.
- Provide project estimates, technical assessments, status updates, and recommendations to project teams, management, and stakeholders.
- Manage assigned work activities and project deliverables effectively, ensuring high-quality results are delivered within established timelines and priorities.
- Participate in code reviews, technical collaboration, and knowledge sharing with team members.
- Communicate clearly and proactively with customers, business stakeholders, vendors, and IT team members regarding project status, risks, issues, and solutions.
- Collaborate effectively with developers, analysts, administrators, architects, and other IT professionals to deliver innovative and reliable business solutions.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, industry best practices, Microsoft platform enhancements, and organizational standards to continuously improve solutions and processes.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.
Required Technical Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience designing, developing, implementing, integrating, and supporting enterprise solutions using Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) and related Microsoft enterprise technologies.
- Experience developing, extending, integrating, deploying, and supporting D365 F&O solutions including X++, extensions, customizations, integrations, and application lifecycle/deployment processes.
- Working functional knowledge of D365 Finance and Supply Chain Management business processes and capabilities.
- Experience with Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, dataflows/data pipelines, and related integration services.
- Experience with SQL Server, including SQL development, database development, data modeling, and SSRS.
- Experience developing and supporting Microsoft Power BI reporting and analytics solutions, including data modeling, report and dashboard development, data integration, and integration with Dynamics 365, Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, and other enterprise data sources.
- Experience developing and supporting integrations using Dynamics 365 Data Management Framework (DMF), OData, REST APIs, web services, JSON, XML, and related integration technologies.
- Experience with Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Git/source control, and CI/CD, including build, release, and deployment practices.
- Knowledge of enterprise application development principles, object-oriented programming, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and coding best practices.
Additional Relevant Experience
- Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouse and Warehouse architectures and data engineering capabilities.
- Azure SQL Database and Azure Data Lake Storage.
- Azure integration and event-driven technologies, including Azure Functions, Service Bus, and Event Grid.
- .NET and C# development.
- Web and integration technologies, including ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, and JSON.
- Microsoft cloud security, monitoring, governance, and application lifecycle management technologies.
Professional Competencies
- Working knowledge of information technology best practices, standards, methodologies, and terminology.
- Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, analytical, and prioritization skills.
- Highly resourceful team player with the ability to work independently and effectively within a collaborative environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects effectively while meeting established deadlines and business objectives.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and customer-facing communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations certifications.
- Microsoft Azure, Data Factory, Fabric, Power BI, Power Platform, or related Microsoft certifications.
- Experience working within retail, e-commerce, finance, nonprofit, government, museum, or similar enterprise environments.
- Experience supporting Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management implementations, upgrades, environment refreshes, or production operations.
- Familiarity with security, compliance, and governance practices related to Dynamics 365, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and enterprise data platforms.
- Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or DevOps-based software development environments.
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 SICareers@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.
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To review The Smithsonian's EEO program information, please click the following: https://www.si.edu/oeo
