Principal Programmer Analyst (onsite at Delaware County Community College)

About Ellucian

Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

About the Opportunity

As a senior member of Delaware County Community College's Banner Applications Team, the Principal Programmer Analyst utilizes superior programming skills and knowledge of customer business challenges to provide outstanding service to the DCCC community. Programming requirements included the design and development of scripts, programs, and applications to meet the needs of users in support of the organization’s mission, software troubleshooting, and break/fix support. He or she works with business process analysts and other developers and customer teams to develop detailed design specifications and prototypes from business requirements. The Principal Programmer Analyst is expected to be results- and detail-oriented and work with a high level of productivity.

Where you will make an impact

Design, develop, and maintain scripts, programs, and applications using PL/SQL, SQL, Linux shell scripting, and/or Java, serving as a technical subject matter expert.

Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and customers to translate business requirements into technical solutions, specifications, and system integrations.

Lead testing, troubleshooting, system enhancements, and production deployments to ensure solutions meet customer needs and quality standards.

Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior team members, end-users, and support staff.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, testing procedures, and best practices while ensuring data security, accuracy, and accessibility.

Manage project milestones, risks, and deliverables while identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems, and technologies.

What you will bring

Extensive Experience with SQL and PL/SQL programming

General-purpose programming language (such as Java (preferred), .NET, C++, Visual Basic, etc.).

Experience using Oracle database and Linux or similar technologies.

Demonstrated experience in database and systems design concepts.

Experience with reporting tools (eg. Argos, Cognos, Crystal Reports, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise technical documentation

Demonstrated ability to grasp, apply, and transition to new technology

Experience troubleshooting systems and resolving issues

Experience participating in a project team and managing project deadlines

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with technical teams, analysts, and clients.

Extensive Experience with Banner desired

What makes #Ellucianlife

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision

Flexible time off

Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests

401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future

Parental Leave

5 charitable days to support the community that supports us

Telemedicine

Wellness

Headspace Care (mental health)

Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)

RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support

Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups

Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team

We Foster a learning culture with: Education Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

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As a senior member of Delaware County Community College's Banner Applications Team, the Principal Programmer Analyst utilizes superior programming skills and knowledge of customer business challenges to provide outstanding service to the DCCC community. Programming requirements included the design and development of scripts, programs, and applications to meet the needs of users in support of the organization’s mission, software troubleshooting, and break/fix support. He or she works with business process analysts and other developers and customer teams to develop detailed design specifications and prototypes from business requirements. The Principal Programmer Analyst is expected to be results- and detail-oriented and work with a high level of productivity.

Where you will make an impact

Design, develop, and maintain scripts, programs, and applications using PL/SQL, SQL, Linux shell scripting, and/or Java, serving as a technical subject matter expert.

Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and customers to translate business requirements into technical solutions, specifications, and system integrations.

Lead testing, troubleshooting, system enhancements, and production deployments to ensure solutions meet customer needs and quality standards.

Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior team members, end-users, and support staff.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, testing procedures, and best practices while ensuring data security, accuracy, and accessibility.

Manage project milestones, risks, and deliverables while identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems, and technologies.

What you will bring

Extensive Experience with SQL and PL/SQL programming

General-purpose programming language (such as Java (preferred), .NET, C++, Visual Basic, etc.).

Experience using Oracle database and Linux or similar technologies.

Demonstrated experience in database and systems design concepts.

Experience with reporting tools (eg. Argos, Cognos, Crystal Reports, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise technical documentation

Demonstrated ability to grasp, apply, and transition to new technology

Experience troubleshooting systems and resolving issues

Experience participating in a project team and managing project deadlines

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with technical teams, analysts, and clients.

Extensive Experience with Banner desired

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision

Flexible time off

Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests

401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future

Parental Leave

5 charitable days to support the community that supports us

Telemedicine

Wellness

Headspace Care (mental health)

Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)

RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support

Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups

Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team

We Foster a learning culture with: Education Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

LinkedIn Learning

#LI-PB1

#LI-onsite