Ellucian Banner System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is looking for a Technical Systems Administrator to support their transformation program for the Student Information System. This remote role involves designing and developing workflows, collaborating with teams to solve technical issues, and ensuring quality throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates have a STEM degree and proven experience in SaaS implementations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large-scale SIS or SaaS implementations.
• Strong experience with authentication protocols (SSO, SAML, LDAP).
• Autonomous worker capable of managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure workflows and reports in a SaaS environment.
• Collaborate to interpret business needs into technical solutions.
• Perform testing and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Workflow applications

Authentication protocols

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Technical issue resolution

Education

Degree in STEM or Computer Science

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle Java

PL/SQL Certification

Job description

Systems Administrator (Student Information Systems) – Remote

Are you an experienced technical administrator or developer with a passion for higher education systems and digital transformation? A leading UK-based university is embarking on a major transformation programme and is seeking a Technical Systems Administrator to join their dynamic team.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in implementing a modern Student Information System (SIS), supporting the full student lifecycle from application to award. You’ll work within a collaborative, project-driven environment and take ownership of designing, developing, and configuring system workflows and reports in line with business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and configure workflows, reports, and experience cards to support business processes in a SaaS environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret business needs into technical solutions
• Perform testing and resolve technical issues to ensure quality and performance
• Maintain clear documentation and adhere to established coding standards
• Track progress, manage risks, and report on project activities using formal project tools (e.g., RAID logs)
• Support UAT preparation and quality control processes

Requirements

• Degree in a STEM or Computer Science-related discipline
• Proven experience developing workflow applications within large-scale SIS or SaaS implementations
• Experience working with authentication protocols (SSO, SAML, LDAP, etc.)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Experience with Ellucian Banner SaaS platform
• Familiarity with Ellucian Workflow, Ethos Integration, or CRM systems like Microsoft Dynamics
• Oracle Java Programmer and/or PL/SQL Certification