Management System Administrators, and Digital Accessibility Specialists). The selected incumbent will play a critical role in maintaining reliable integrations, supporting data-driven decision making, and ensuring that the institution's learning technologies function smoothly for students, faculty, and staff.
The Enterprise Learning Systems Programmer/Analyst will also serve as a member of the Brightspace Operations Committee and will work closely with colleagues in Academic Affairs to align technical solutions with teaching and learning needs across the university.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Develop, maintain, and optimize integrations between Banner SIS and D2L Brightspace.
- Design, maintain, and document API integrations, with emphasis on RESTful APIs, to support secure and efficient data exchange.
- Collaborate with DLE, IT staff, and Academic Affairs to ensure accurate and timely data flow across systems.
- Serve as a contributing member of the Brightspace Operations Committee, representing integration and technical perspectives.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to data integrations, synchronization, and system interoperability.
- Support technical needs for the Empire Online department, including maintaining workflows, automation, and reporting.
- Implement, test, and document updates, patches, and custom integration solutions.
- Develop and maintain clear documentation of process, integration workflows, and technical standards to support continuity and best practices.
- Contribute technical expertise to projects involving course migrations, data reporting, or system enhancements.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, data security standards, FERPA, and accessibility requirements.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a minimum of 2 years' applicable programming experience; OR an Associate's degree and a minimum of 4 years' applicable programming experience.
- Hands-on experience with Student Information and Learning Management Systems.
- Proven background in system integrations with APIs, including RESTful API development and support.
- Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, SQL, XML, JSON).
- Experience working with web services (REST, SOAP) and middleware technologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot integration and data exchange issues independently.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functional teams, including Academic Affairs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Banner SIS and D2L Brightspace experience in Higher Education.
- Familiarity with Brightspace integration architecture.
- Knowledge of data security, FERPA compliance, and accessibility standards (WCAG/ADA).
- Experience supporting technical projects in Educational Technology or instructional technology contexts.
Special Information:
- Occasional travel may be required to fulfill department and university-wide commitments.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
- SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment.
Additional Information:
Rank/Salary: Lead Programmer-Analyst, SL3 / $70,000.
We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer professional-development activities for professionals and support staff.
SUNY Empire is an AA/EEO/ADA employer...
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