Lead Programmer/Analyst
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 22, 2024
About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
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Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first- generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
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Job Description:
Budget Title: Lead Programmer/Analyst (SL-3)
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Binghamton University is looking for a Lead Programmer/Analyst to join our Enterprise Applications team which is a part of the Enterprise Systems and Applications group within Information Technology Services (ITS). The Enterprise Systems and Applications group is responsible for the systems infrastructure and the development and support of many of the University's online systems. The Applications team identifies and builds solutions that are reliable, scalable, and based on proven technologies by vendors such as Oracle, Ellucian, SAS, BroadcomCA Technologies, IBM, Internet 2, Apereo, D2L, and many others.
The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects including implementation and support of third-party vendor software and creation of in-house applications and processes. Responsibilities will include working with the Banner Student Information System (SIS) and Binghamton University Identity and Access Management systems. Work may be independent or as part of a larger team. Development initiatives are focused on web-based applications, web service requests, and integration with existing platforms and applications. Batch processing of data may utilize shell scripting or other interpreted languages. Experience with applications used in Higher Education such as Ellucian Banner, ODS, Workflow, and Oracle software is a plus.
The Lead Programmer/Analyst reports to the Assistant Director of the Applications Development team and will work closely with the Administrative and Academic departments, the campus community, and other key groups/staff members within Information Technology Services (ITS).
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Science or a related field; or Bachelor's degree completion in fields mentioned by May 2024
- Must have relevant experience integrating business systems and applications
- Familiarity with relational database systems and SQL
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical skills, demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, and ability to deal with ambiguity in a changing business environment
- Proven technical skills and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with colleagues and customers
- Experience in working in a large complex organization
- Experience working in a higher education or research environment
- Experience with web stack technologies such as HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript
- Experience working with Banner Student systems
- Experience with credit card processors (i.e. Nelnet)
- Experience with Linux and Shell scripting
- Experience integrating business systems and applications in a higher education environment is a plus
- Ability to understand languages, tools, and frameworks such as C, Groovy/Grails, Java, PHP, PL/SQL, Python, XML, Eclipse, and GitHub
Additional Information:
Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
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Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=173269
Deadline for Internal Applicants: April 4, 2024
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
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- Contact information for three professional references
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