Senior Systems Analyst/Programmer

Bloomington, Indiana

Indiana University
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Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities
  • Develops the sunapsis platform. Sunapsis is an IU developed application for international admissions and immigration student and scholar compliance used system-wide at IU and used by 120+ institutions of higher education across the United States.
General Responsibilities
  • Provides experienced analysis and programming related to the design, development, and support of systems.
  • Consults with stakeholder(s) to define system requirements, problems, and proposals; conducts detailed studies, presents detailed requirements/designs to the stakeholder(s), and obtains agreement and approval for proposed updates/changes.
  • Prepares conversion and systems implementation plans and schedules; translates system design to detailed program specifications.
  • Documents systems analysis and programming efforts (changes, new functionality, issue/problem resolution); performs system unit and integration testing and presents final test results to stakeholder(s) and/or leadership.
  • Researches and stays up-to-date with new standards, tools, and emerging technology and services and makes recommendations for possible short-term, mid-term or long-term integration.
  • Ensures that all protocols used in the design and programming of systems are up to date and compliant with university policies and standards.
Qualifications

This position is posted at the Career Career Level but may be filled at the Core Career Level depending on the candidates qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.

Career Level Requirements

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's degree (preferably in computer science or related field)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required
  • 2 years of systems programming/analysis experience
Preferred
  • Portfolio show-casing mobile and web front-end projects
  • Experience using 3rd-party APIs and libraries
SKILLS

Required
  • Proficient communication skills
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
  • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
  • Highly thorough and dependable
  • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Preferred
  • Java/Spring Boot, MS SQL
  • Knowledge of UI/UX practices
  • Understanding of Web Accessibility and Optimization practices
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices
Core Level Career Requirements

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required
  • Bachelor's degree (preferably in computer science or related field)
WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred
  • Some experience in systems programming/analysis experience
  • Experience developing mobile or web application front ends
  • Experience using 3rd-party APIs and libraries
SKILLS

Required
  • Proficient communication skills
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
  • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Preferred
  • Java/Spring Boot, Dart/Flutter, MS SQL
  • Knowledge of UI/UX practices
  • Understanding of Web Accessibility and Optimization practices
Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Ferguson International Center

This position is eligible for remote work or to work in the office, subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary

If filled at the Core level: $48,000 - $56,000 annually

If filled at the Career level: $64,000 - $72,000 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Information Technology

Job Family: Sys Admin, Engineer & Program

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Date Posted: 27 March 2025
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