What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Programmer Analyst position at SUNY Oneonta?
Location : Oneonta, NY Category : Professional Posted On : Tue Feb 4 2025 Job Description :
The SUNY Student Information and Campus Administrative Systems (SICAS) Center located at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for two Senior Programmer Analysts.
This position will require a person with a diverse set of skills who can manage multiple projects for the SICAS Center and the campuses we support. While supporting Banner is our core mission, we are continually expanding our footprint to include the technologies used by our members. This position will require someone with the ability to learn a new application quickly to effectively work with it and translate that knowledge into materials others can learn from.
The SICAS Center is a SUNY-wide shared service organized to provide software enhancements, technical support, best practices, and training for Ellucian's Banner software system to member campuses including SUNY state operated and community college campuses as well as several associate member campuses made up of private colleges and universities in New York State. Working remote is a possibility.
To learn more about the College and the Department, please visit and
Based on your skillset, you will make an impact :
Participating on a team supporting 48 SUNY institutions using Banner
Creating and maintaining interfaces to third party products
Report writing
Creating Data extracts and loads to and from Banner
Writing and updating scribe in Degree Works
Create Argos data blocks
What you will bring :
Minimum 4 years professional experience in software development
Ability to provide technical leadership
Good communication
Willingness and ability to adopt new technologies
Work with administrative users
Manage medium and large-scale projects independently with limited supervision
Demonstrated experience developing design specifications based on business requirements
Development and thorough testing based on the above specifications
Providing ongoing support to SICAS Applications and directly to campuses
Mentoring to other programmers
Salary : $80,000-$85,000 commensurate with experience. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at
Job Requirements :
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 4 years of full-time professional experience in software development
Preferred Qualifications :
Demonstrated experience supporting Ellucian's Banner software, SICAS Modified Banner preferred
Experience supporting or developing solutions in Oracle SQL, PL / SQL, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, JSON, experience using Eclipse and / or IntelliJ
Demonstrated experience using other Ellucian applications
Experience using Ellucian Ethos and Banner Business Process API's
Experience developing and working with API's
Experience developing web pages through REST service calls
Experience using GIT and / or Subversion version control systems
Experience supporting Degree Works
Experience building data blocks and / or report writing with ARGOS
Experience with Mulesoft, Slate, StarRez, Nelnet, Touchnet, Courseleaf, Runner Technologies, Form Fusion, Intellecheck, Credential Solutions
Ability to communicate clearly and experience giving technical presentations and / or training
Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications
Knowledge of Unix / Linux
Experience working with and serving diverse populations
Additional Information :
SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.
The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work / life balance, management, and culture. The university's rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.
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SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at : Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000
