Application Programmer III

DEPARTMENT:

University Technology Services

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Enterprise Applications, this position is responsible for a range
of functional and technical activities to improve the overall operational effectiveness of 3rd party applications
and interfaces with the Ellucian Banner ERP suite. The Applications Programmer is responsible for identifying
and documenting business/system requirements through the lifecycle of projects that span multiple
functions. The incumbent must be able to analyze and debug issues related to code, infrastructure, and testing
configurations as well as define and create software products, frameworks, reference architectures, and patterns and practices for implementation. Critical is the capability to solve application programming problems using Oracle's procedural language extension to SQL (PL/SQL) and knowledge of Ellucian’s Ethos platform. The Applications Programmer works with end-user teams to ensure that the specifications of projects are understood and agreed upon.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL HAVE:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

OR

OR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage/support 3rd party applications and interfaces with the Ellucian Banner ERP suite
• Analyze and debug issues related to code, infrastructure, and testing configurations
• Define and create software products, frameworks, reference architectures, and patterns and practices for implementation
• Solve application programming problems using Oracle's procedural language extension to SQL (PL/SQL)
• Write effective unit tests that ensure the quality and reliability of products
• Communicate complex technical issues to internal and external stakeholders using strong written and verbal communication skills
• Participate with direct team in conducting code and peer reviews and suggesting improvements in overall process that drive quality and efficiency
• Produce high quality technical documentation detailing technical design specifications and respective technical diagrams
• Effectively communicate project status and key issues to Team Leads and/or Leadership
• Performs related duties as assigned

(This position requires a background check)

SALARY:

$85,000 - $95, 000

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days,
and participation in the State Universities Retirement System. This is a full-time, continuing position.

HOURS:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Hours may vary depending on departmental needs)

TO APPLY:

In order to be considered for employment by Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), you must
submit the following to cs-employment@neiu.edu

• Employment Application (Original initials and signatures are required for each position applied. Electronic initials and signatures are not acceptable.)
• Affirmative Action Form
• Statement of Annuitant Status Form
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Official transcript(s)

If you have any questions, please email us at CS-Employment@neiu.edu

Please visit the State of Illinois University Civil Service website at http://www.sucss.illinois.gov/updates.aspx
for general information. NEIU Employment Services reserves the right not to consider any application on the
basis of incomplete information/documents, delay in submission, and disqualifications under the rules of State
Universities Civil Service System. Employment Services, however, assures that your application will be duly
reviewed on the basis of the classification(s) in which you qualify and, accordingly, will inform you of their
decision.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

A current employment application form, affirmative action form, statement of annuitant status form, cover
letter, resume, and official transcript(s) must be submitted by April 21, 2023.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites
applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as Other Qualified
Individuals. Northeastern Illinois University positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State
of Illinois appropriation.