Senior Programmer/Analyst

Senior Programmer/Analyst

Job No: 24341
Department: Information Technology
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Information Technology

Department: Information Technology



Summary

As a member of Information Technology, you will assume a meaningful role in sustaining and expanding business intelligence while establishing best practices for data integrations and data warehouse development at Michigan Tech.

You will be responsible for collaborating with the Business System Analysts, Business Intelligence Analysts and campus community to design, develop, implement and support solutions related to the business intelligence initiatives at the University.

As the lead developer for data integrations you will collaborate with programmer/analysts to establish best practices for data integration between systems while cataloging existing/new data integrations.

You will become part of a culture that empowers employees, treats them with respect, and encourages innovation and open communication.

Michigan Tech IT develops and supports technology solutions that enable Michigan Tech's faculty, students, and staff to excel in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and public service. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive community.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain existing WebFOCUS applications, metadata and system configurations.
• Assist with implementation of University-wide dashboards/data visualizations and operational reporting.
• Responsible for the development/maintenance of data objects (example: views, functions, data mapping).
• Responsible for development/maintenance of data warehouses
• Lead developer for data integration initiatives
• Establish best practices for data integration between systems
• Assist with development of the university data dictionary
• Expected to gain an in-depth understanding of all University data.
• Provide occasional support outside of regular business operating hours including evenings and weekends.
• Work independently and part of a team
• Other duties as assigned
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• Bachelor's degree in management of information systems, computer science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated understanding of data warehouse architecture and experience in data modeling
• Demonstrated professional experience using SQL-based relational databases, database table architecture, and building/maintaining reports
• Experience developing web-based applications
• Experience creating data integrations between cloud based and on-premise systems

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Experience working in an academic environment.
• Experience using Oracle, Ellucian Banner, and/or Information Builders WebFOCUS.
• Demonstrated professional experience in business intelligence and analytics

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate the requirements into technical solutions.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview
  
  
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
  
  
• Annual Data Security Training
  
  
• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

1.00

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Negotiable, No less than $75,000

Title of Position Supervisor

Director, Enterprise Application Services

Posting Type

Internal & External

Dependent on Funding

No

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Full consideration will be given to internal applicants who apply on or before November 25, 2024.

Additional Information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.



Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)

Advertised:11 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time
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