Programmer/Analyst

Programmer/Analyst
Job no: 512233
Position type: Staff
Location: New York
Categories: Information Systems/Technology, Hybrid
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Teachers College, Columbia University, is searching for a Programmer/Analyst to join a small team of talented programmers to support the college's enterprise applications, data, and data integrations. The successful candidate will have experience with PL/SQL development as well as other programming languages and integration tools. Experience with Ellucian's Banner ERP and associated higher-ed applications is especially valuable. In addition to being technically adept, the successful candidate will be a self-starter, passionate about technology and software, communicative, collaborative, and be able to analyze business processes to understand where technology may or may not provide solutions.
Who We Are
Teachers College, Columbia University, is the nation's first, largest, and top-rated graduate school of education. With over a century of excellence in academic achievement and innovation, we have consistently shaped the future of education through research, teaching, and impactful initiatives. As a member of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to this rich legacy while driving cutting-edge solutions that directly impact our vibrant community of learners, educators, and alumni.
Responsibilities

• Work with business users as well as our Project Management Office to analyze and document user requirements, information needs, work-flows, and procedures.
• Design, implement and maintain enhancements to enterprise applications, integrations, and reporting systems central to the operations of the college.
• Ensure that solutions are maintainable, reusable, reliable, and architecturally sound and secure.
• Test, review, and thoroughly verify newly developed code and systems before deployment.
• Support and provide quality customer service to key data users in their use of enterprise applications.
• Automate and enhance campus business processes by analyzing current practices and designing end-to-end systems to perform necessary tasks efficiently using the best available technologies and practices.
• Maintain currency of knowledge and skills related to programming, database systems, development tools, networking, and related technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with computer applications as a programmer or Programmer/Analyst
• Programming experience with relational database management systems and SQL
• Familiarity with Linux operating system and environment.
• Ability to define project goals and work independently to complete projects while adhering to the established schedule.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work with changing priorities and with multiple projects
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work weekend and off-hour work on occasion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Programming experience with ERP systems (preferably Banner) and Oracle database tools and utilities.
• PL/SQL, Java, Python, and/or Groovy/Grails
• API use and development (REST/JSON)
• Web design and development (including Javascript and CSS)
• CI/CD tools and test driven development
• Automation and integration platforms
• Banner HR, Finance, and/or Student modules

Salary Range:
$75,000-100,000
Work Modality:
Hybrid
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
The salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
Our benefits contribute significantly to the total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans; flexible and hybrid work schedules; tuition remission; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; an exceptional employer retirement matching program; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
If you would like to request any disability related accommodations to complete the job application or to participate in the interview process, please email:oasid@tc.columbia.edu.
Hybrid/Remote
Teachers College maintains a hybrid work environment, which provides employees with flexible work arrangements, while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person college-campus culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days). Employees are expected to live within a 150-mile radius of the College.
We will consider qualified candidates that reside beyond this radius based on the responsibilities and duties expected of the position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Teachers College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression), religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Advertised: Feb 26, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
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