Location: Oneonta, NY
Category: Professional
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Tue Jul 7 2026
Job Description:
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - ONEONTA
Join a Collaborative Tech Team Supporting Campuses Across New York
Now Hiring: Senior Programmer Analyst
(SICAS Center)
Location: Remote | Salary: $80,000-$90,000 (commensurate with experience). SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The Student Information and Campus Administrative Systems (SICAS) Center hosted at SUNY Oneonta is seeking multiple Senior Programmer Analysts to join our SUNY-wide shared services team. This remote position requires a versatile technical professional who can manage multiple projects supporting SICAS and the campuses we serve.
While supporting Ellucian Banner is our core mission, SICAS continues to expand its technical footprint to include the broader ecosystem of applications used by our member institutions. This position is ideal for someone who can quickly learn new technologies and translate that knowledge into sustainable solutions, documentation, and training for others.
To learn more about the university and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://sicas.oneonta.edu.
What You'll Do:
- Participate as part of a technical team supporting 48 SUNY institutions using Banner
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Create and maintain interfaces to third-party systems
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Develop reports, data extracts, and data loads to and from Banner
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Build Argos data blocks and reports
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Provide ongoing technical support for SICAS applications and direct campus support
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Develop design specifications based on business requirements
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Build, test, and deploy solutions based on approved specifications
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Independently manage medium- to large-scale projects with limited supervision
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Provide technical leadership and mentor other programmers
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
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Minimum of 4 years of full-time professional experience in software development
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrated experience supporting Ellucian Banner, preferably SICAS-modified Banner
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Experience supporting or developing solutions in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, JSON
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Experience using Eclipse and/or IntelliJ
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Demonstrated experience using other Ellucian applications
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Experience using Ellucian Ethos and Banner Business Process API's
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Experience developing and working with API's
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Experience developing web pages through REST service calls
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Experience using GIT and/or Subversion version control systems
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Experience supporting Degree Works
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Experience building data blocks and/or report writing with ARGOS
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Experience with Mulesoft, Slate, StarRez, Nelnet, Touchnet, Courseleaf, Runner Technologies, Form Fusion, Intellecheck, Credential Solutions
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Ability to communicate clearly and experience giving technical presentations and/or training
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Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications
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Working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments
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Experience working with and serving diverse populations
Additional Information:
Why Join Us?
- 100% remote position with occasional travel
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Serve a broad network of educational institutions
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Join a mission-driven team improving higher education technology
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Opportunity to grow professionally with a respected SUNY-based program
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Excellent benefits
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Work in an outcome-based environment that promotes a life-balance approach
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Available funding from United University Professionals (UUP) union to further your education
SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.
The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.
SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.
