Senior Analyst, Programmer

Job Summary/Basic Functions

An EKU Senior Programmer Analyst leads university system users in identifying problems, finding solutions, developing programs and distributing useful resources to solve current and potential informational challenges through analysis, expert knowledge of data, software, programming languages, research of best practices and excellent customer service to facilitate efficient and productive business processes for the university.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Three years of programming experience required. Experience with Ellucian Banner ERP strongly preferred. Must have proven skills working with Oracle databases, SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle development tools.

Requires proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as C#/.NET, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript, with the ability to design and maintain RESTful APIs and web-based utility applications. Experience writing ETL processes, scheduled jobs, and automation scripts using Python, Bash, or similar tooling is expected.

Must be able to develop and maintain integrations with third-party vendor systems and build custom utilities to support institutional business processes. Requires broad working knowledge of enterprise application development, data integration patterns, and relational database design. Experience within an institution of higher education preferred.

Must be able to gather, organize, and analyze data to support daily operations, reporting, and process improvement, including the documentation of existing and newly developed processes. Requires the ability to provide technical guidance, troubleshoot complex data and integration issues, and collaborate effectively with database administrators, system administrators, and functional stakeholders.

Job Duties

• 50% - Maintain university application software to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• 15% - Ensure Data Integrity and Security.
• 15% - Provide user support to university community.
• 10% - Provide ongoing support for university systems.
• 10% - Other duties as assigned.