Lead Programmer Analyst

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Position ID:
197903

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State
University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant
research in the nation. Our unique character – shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life – promotes
extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working
at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job – it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging
environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton’s collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education,
innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics,
distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern
facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from
first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through
technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in
keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Lead Programmer/Analyst (SL-3)

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Binghamton University
seeks a Lead Programmer/Analyst to join our Enterprise Applications team within Information Technology Services (ITS). The Enterprise
Applications team develops, maintains, and enhances many of the University’s online systems, ensuring they are reliable, scalable, and built
on proven technologies from vendors such as Oracle, Ellucian, SAS, D2L, and Technolutions.

The Lead Programmer/Analyst will design,
implement, and support both third-party vendor systems and custom in-house applications. This role includes developing and maintaining
integrations with key university systems, including the Banner Student Information System (SIS) and Identity and Access Management
platforms. The successful candidate will work on web-based applications, web service integrations, and other development initiatives that
support the University’s administrative and academic operations. Batch data processing and automation tasks may involve shell scripting or
other interpreted languages suited for large-scale data management.

Collaboration is a key aspect of this position. The Lead
Programmer/Analyst will work closely with ITS staff, as well as stakeholders across administrative and academic departments, to analyze
needs, recommend solutions, and ensure system efficiency and data integrity. While some projects will be team-based, others will require
independent work and self-direction. The position reports to the Director of Enterprise Applications.

Candidates should possess
programming and analytical skills, with a solid understanding of web technologies and service-based integrations. Experience with higher
education enterprise systems, particularly Ellucian products (Banner, Experience, etc) and Oracle / Microsoft SQL databases is highly
desirable. The ideal candidate should be familiar with Python, PHP, JavaScript, and shell scripting and bring a high degree of expertise in
one or more of those languages. In addition, the candidate will demonstrate problem-solving ability, adaptability, and the capacity to
manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree completed by May 2026, OR an
  Associate Degree with at least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one of the following
  programming languages: PHP, Python, JavaScript, or Java
• Experience with usage of web-based REST APIs
• Experience with
  relational database systems and SQL (examples: Oracle, Microsoft SQL, mySQL, etc)
• Effective interpersonal and communication and
  analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as a changing business environment
• Proven technical skills,
  problem-solving abilities, and an ability to work effectively with both colleagues and customers

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Systems/Sciences, or a related field
• Experience in working in
  a large complex organization
• Relevant experience integrating business systems and applications
• Experience working in a
  higher education or research environment
• Experience working with Ellucian’s Banner Student systems
• Experience with Linux and
  Shell scripting
• Experience with web stack technologies such as HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience integrating business
  systems and applications in a higher education environment
• Ability to understand languages, tools, and frameworks such as Java, PHP,
  PL/SQL, Python, XML, and GitHub/GitLab

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship
or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please
note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will
be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive
Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior
compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information
has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at
info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed “To the Search
Committee.”

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program,
please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

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