Senior Programmer

Posting Summary

Position Title Senior Programmer FLSA Exempt Department Information Technology Center Job Summary

Xavier University of Louisiana is accepting applications for Senior Programmer. This position reports to the Director and Banner Projects Manager for the Office of Technology Administration. This position creates and maintains computer programs, program documentation, and operating instructions, performs leadership responsibilities in the development of reusable programming solutions, participates in the systems design process, and frequently assumes responsibility for project maintenance, major modifications, or development of systems. AA/EOE

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Business, or related field

• Minimum 5-9 years' experience in BANNER ERP system or other enterprise system software development and training and/or process support role as a prior business or programmer analyst

• Technical project management and team coordination experience in a business environment

• Experience with training, software development methodologies and project management a plus

• Proficiency in systems design, applications development and programming and Scripting

• Programming experience must include fluency in procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming concepts, and experience in the following: JavaScript, XML, PL/SQL, T-SQL, Perl, Python, Ruby, Rust, Go, C/C++, C#, Java, Groovy, Scala, or Erlang, batch

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively articulate functional and technical information to a variety of audiences

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously

• Must have a willingness to educate their coworkers, have patience and the capability to support end-users

• Knowledge of and ability to program using SQL databases; such as Oracle, MS-SQL, MySQL

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

• Technically savvy with a solid understanding of database concepts, functional software setups, writing reports and understanding of business processes

• Must be well organized, efficient, results and detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as a member of a team

• Strong leadership and people skills;

• Must have the ability to interact, influence and collaborate with associates and management at all levels

Special Requirements Summary Work Hours

Full time and on-call work may be required.

KSA's

Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Business, or related field

• Minimum 5-9 years' experience in BANNER ERP system or other enterprise system software development and training and/or process support role as a prior business or programmer analyst

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description

• Assumes responsibility for difficult programming tasks by assuming a leadership role.

• Provides for the maintainability of computer programs by creating program documentation and operating instructions.

• Consults on the best method for implementing requested changes to existing computing systems by analyzing the requested alterations in terms of their effects on current programs.

• Effectively resolves programming problems by conducting a thorough analysis of the system and employing appropriate debugging techniques.

• Proficiency in creating and maintaining database tables, queries, and procedures

• Collaborates with functional team members and ITC system analysts and developers to produce software designs

• Formulates program specifications and basic prototypes to resolve problems and improve and automate business processes

• Transforms software designs and specifications into high functioning code in the appropriate software language

• Integrates individual software solutions to higher level systems

• Promotes the development of programmers and programmer/analysts by helping in coding techniques and testing methods as appropriate and by participating in training programs.

• Contributes to the overall success of the database management system by participating in the development of SQL queries, tables, functions, procedures, packages, and triggers

Performs other duties as assigned

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S199P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/01/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Date 06/13/2024 Application Review Date Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Attach online only your resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/1724

About Xavier

About Xavier

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is Catholic and historically Black. Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.