Programmer​/Analyst

Position Overview

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses in Chester and Midlothian, online, and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality, envisioning a success story for every student.

• State of Virginia employee benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays
• Remote work flexibility, depending on role and departmental needs
• Continuous learning programs
• Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs

The Programmer/Analyst is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and supporting cloud-based and AI-enabled solutions that enhance operational efficiency and institutional effectiveness. This role focuses on modernizing systems, building secure and scalable applications, and leveraging emerging technologies aligned with College and VCCS strategies.

• Develop and maintain cloud-hosted applications using platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or other approved environments; integrate solutions with enterprise systems (ERP, SIS, LMS, identity platforms); and ensure compliance with architecture and security standards.
• Develop AI-enabled applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), AI studios, and automation tools to create intelligent assistants and workflow solutions while ensuring ethical, secure, and compliant implementation.
• Support and optimize existing applications, implement Dev Ops and CI/CD practices, research emerging technologies, conduct pilot projects, collaborate with campus stakeholders, produce technical documentation, and provide training to ensure effective adoption of supported solutions.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• 4+ years of application development or systems integration experience
• Experience with cloud services (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
• Familiarity with REST APIs, databases (SQL/No
  
  SQL), and identity systems
• Understanding of secure coding practices and IT governance
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Experience using LLMs, AI platforms, or AI Studio tools
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, Azure OpenAI, or similar services
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience. Higher-education system experience with People Soft, Workday, Banner, etc., is preferred.

Microsoft Azure Developer Associate, AWS Developer Associate, AI/ML or Cloud certifications.

Hiring Range: $90,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Successful completion and passing of a background check is required.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.