Lead Programmer Analyst

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.

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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.

• 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…