St. John’s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; a graduate center in Hauppauge, NY; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.  As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world. 

BANNER APPLICATION DEVELOPER 

JOB SUMMARY:

Develops, integrates, analyzes, and/or modifies enterprise applications and solutions in support of the university's application portfolio including but not limited to its ERP (Banner) and collaborative technologies. Designs and improves programs and applications to ensure system efficiency, accessibility, functionality, and superior user experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translates business requirements into agile specification for programs and associated scripts to deliver functionality, usability, accuracy, and compliance with programming and security standards.
• Uses subject matter expertise in working directly with users to identify problems or functionality gaps in software programs and processes, or desired enhancements to programs or processes.
• Uses a variety of programming languages, software tools, and operating systems to develop code required for integrating applications, automating or improving processes, and supporting self-service functions for customers.
• Assumes responsibility for delivery of completed products, working collaboratively with team members, project managers, and end users.
• Mentors and directs the work of others on the team.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex development, testing, and production issues.
• Accountable for maintaining the security and confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information or data in any medium regarding the university or its students, faculty, or staff.
• Work on special projects from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field plus approximately 7-10 years of relevant work experience preferably in Higher Ed.
• Utilizing strong critical thinking skills, analyze and define application specifications necessary to develop best-in-class IT solutions
• Good working knowledge of object oriented programming, Java, Groovy, and the Grails Application Framework, as well as Oracle SQL/PLSQL programming.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and independent problem solving abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of standard design/development life cycle, tools, techniques, including software version control.
• Demonstrated ability to work with customers to define requirements, create technical designs, and build solutions that meet or exceed user expectations.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that strives to be Efficient, Professional, Innovative and Collaborative

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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