Programmer Analyst - Sis And Backoffice Applications (Banner, Ellucian)

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Opportunity:  

• The Programmer Analyst formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research to develop or modify information systems. 
• This includes assisting in the preparation of, or preparing, detailed specifications from which programs will be written. 
• The Programmer Analyst designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents and maintains enterprise applications. 

Responsibilities: 

• Learns business functions to effectively participate in technical analysis, design construction, and implementation. 
• Codes solutions to problems using a structured approach keeping in mind long term maintainability and quick accessibility. 
• Tests coded solutions against customer acceptance criteria to ensure quality application. 
• Documents consistently and accurately on all application projects. All documentation (new development and maintenance) should be complete, understandable, and accessible. 
• Communicates and maintains a productive working relationship with user base of product / service line as well as all appropriate parties to an assignment, both internal and external to IT. 
• Reports appropriate and correct status to project leadership, Manager, and Director.
• Attends weekly team meetings. 
• Participates in system review sessions and product strategy sessions. 
• Completes other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent experience required, Master's degree preferred. 
• At least two years' experience with various operating environments, toolsets, and methodologies. 
• Strong analytical skill set, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, and Problem Solving. 
• Must be motivated and be able to contribute in a fast paced environment while maintaining quality of performance
• Understanding of RAD, SDLC, Client Server / Distributed Application Design and Development. 

SIS Applications (Banner, Degree Works, Banner Workflow)

• Knowledge of SQL, Shell Scripting, Java, PL/SQL, Groovy/Grails and Java Script 
• Understanding of UNIX/Linux, Client/Server, PC Development Tools, Internet/Intranet