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Position Information

Job TitleSenior Systems Analyst/DeveloperDepartmentLearning EnvironmentsFull Time/Part TimeFull-TimeRequisition NumberS20032Open Date07/16/2019Close Date08/27/2019Salary Information

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May be required to work overtime and/or weekends to meet deadlines or in the event of an emergency.

Benefits EligibleYesEligible for OvertimeNoPosition Summary

The Senior Systems Analyst/Developer works at an advanced level with end users to analyze business processes, configure package software and to design, develop, implement and maintain complex application and utility software in support of the University’s Student Information and Financial Aid Systems. S/he can provide technical support and maintenance of systems and technologies that enable the client applications to interact with the database.

Education RequiredBachelor's DegreeMajor/Discipline

Computer science, engineering, management information systems, or a related field.

Substitution for Education Requirement

May substitute additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the education requirement.

Education Preferred

Master’s degree.

Experience Required5 yearsType of Experience

- Related experience providing technical support and administration of application servers such as Tomcat, load balancers, web application firewalls, restful data services such as Oracle Restful Data Service (ORDS), and configuring/administering web application frameworks
- Experienced with Linux system administration

Substitution for Experience Requirement

May substitute additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the experience requirement.

Experience Preferred

- Troubleshooting Ellucian Banner middleware technical issues
- Administering the Banner 9 application and its middleware
- Administering Ellucian/Banner 3rd party products, such as DegreeWorks and Touchnet
- Experience with report writing tools such as Argos Reporting or Tableau
- Experience with PL/SQL programming
- Experience with WebLogic, Tomcat, Load Balancers, Firewalls, and RESTful data services

License/Certification RequiredLicense/Certification PreferredSkills Required

- Expertise in designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications
- Proficiency with application design and data modeling
- Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients
- Ability to lead activities on structured team development projects
- Ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods
- Knowledge of application domain

Skills Preferred

- Banner 9 Middleware (Ellucian Solution Manager) configuration, administration, and support
- Banner 9 Student system and/or Financial Aid
- PL/SQL development/maintenance
- Oracle database administration
- Java software development

Internal / External Contacts

The individual will have frequent contact with technical and administrative staff at Rice including Director level positions. The individual may have contact with vendors, consultants and will have contact with end users of the Banner applications.

Physical Demands

May have long periods using the computer of up to eight hours per day.

Working Conditions

Office environment. May require overtime and/or weekends during peak periods to meet deadlines or in emergency situations.

Security SensitiveYes Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link for Postinghttp://jobs.rice.edu/postings/20525 Job Duties

Job Duty NameEssential FunctionsDescription of Job Duty

- Conceptualizes design, implement, and develop solutions for complex system/programs independently
- Works with a variety of users to gain information, and develops intra-system trade-offs between different users, as necessary
- Interacts with a diverse client base and outside vendor contacts
- Documents system builds and application configuration
- Provides technical analysis, design, development, conversion, and implementation work
- Provides production system support and issue resolution
- Serves as a technical resource for applications
- Documents systems builds and application configurations
- Compares, evaluates, and implements new features and technologies, and integrates them into the computing environment
- Performs all other duties as assigned

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, or a related field or additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the education requirement?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have five or more years of related experience providing technical support and administration of application servers such as Tomcat, load balancers, web application firewalls, restful data services such as Oracle Restful Data Service (ORDS), and configuring/administering web application frameworks or additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the experience requirement?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Are you experienced with Linux system administration?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Please provide the salary or range that you would require or consider for this position.

   (Open Ended Question)