Sr Systems Analyst/Programmer

Department:  IT Management Systems
Division: Information Technology (NUIT)
Requisition #: 12772
Location: Evanston
Full Time Percent: 100.00
Grade:ITS/80
Salary: TBD

Job Summary

Under general direction, the Senior Systems Analyst / Programmer formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to develop or modify applications related to the University's suite of Student Loan systems.  This position works as a member of a cross-functional team with both functional and technical staff, prepares detailed specifications, designs / develops all aspects of data conversion and builds application tables, pages and reports.  This position also codes individual modules and complex functions and assures appropriate software integration and external interface development. The incumbent must be experienced in full project life cycle application software development with strong business analysis and technical skills.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and performing development activities related to the analysis, design, coding, testing, implementation and support of a web-based Student Loan system, interfaces with the University's student system and interfaces with systems hosted by third party providers;
  
• Making effective use of application development tools, operating systems, databases and network infrastructure to create efficient, well-designed and easily maintainable systems;
  
• Providing guidance to clients and coworkers, acting as a liaison between vendors and the University community for particular components of the systems environment;
  
• Developing requirements, specifications and test scripts for the development or procurement of application systems;
  
• Maintaining the integrity of systems through problem detection, resolution and prevention techniques, including performance analysis and tuning, debugging and security design;
  
• Analyzing and modifying established Student Loan processes to maintain effectiveness related to functional requirements and changing hardware/software environments;
  
• Preparing documentation and training other team members to effect knowledge transfer of application systems;
  
• Creating project plans and developing estimates for project assignments;
  
• Performing other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A  bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired;
  
• Minimum of five years' experience in a professional information technology environment, developing web-based application software;
  
• Experience using a systematic project life cycle approach for problem analysis and resolution as well as the resourceful evaluation of solution alternatives; ability to effectively present ideas verbally and in writing;
  
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a broad cross-section of the University community;
  
• Ability to formulate realistic plans and define anticipated results;
  
• Ability to be helpful, respectful, approachable and team-oriented to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment;
  
• Required technical skills include Oracle, Java, PL/SQL, and UNIX/Perl scripting.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with student loan applications or banking systems in general;
  
• Full life cycle methodology, including iterative approaches, JAD based approaches and prototyping;
  
• Experience with the Oracle Java development tool set (JDeveloper, JSF, ADF Faces and ADF BC).
  

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