System Administrator

Burman Recruitment; Greater London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking a Technical Systems Administrator to drive digital transformation. This role involves implementing a modern Student Information System (SIS) and supporting the entire student lifecycle. You will work in a collaborative environment, taking ownership of system workflows and reports while ensuring quality and performance through testing. If you are passionate about technology and education, and have experience in SaaS implementations, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Experience developing workflow applications in large-scale SIS or SaaS.
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols like SSO and SAML.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure workflows and reports in a SaaS environment.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Skills

Workflow Development

Technical Support

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in STEM or Computer Science

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Ellucian Workflow

Microsoft Dynamics

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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Information Technology

Industries

IT System Custom Software Development, Higher Education, and IT System Design Services