Senior Analyst, Programmer

Senior Analyst, Programmer

Eastern Kentucky University

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 52R000 - Information Technology

Division: 4R1000 - Information Technology

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G23

Retirement: KTRS

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.

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/Type Script, 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 with in 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.

• 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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.