Platform Integration Specialist

Clemson University; South Carolina; On-site; USD 98,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Platform Integration Specialist to design, test, and maintain advanced system integrations in Seneca, SC. You will drive end-to-end integration efforts from requirements through deployment, collaborating with users and vendor teams.

You will analyze data flows, ensure data quality, and apply Informatica Cloud knowledge to improve integration capabilities. The role emphasizes documentation, problem resolution, and security compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related area.
• Experience in computer system development and modification.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• JOB KNOWLEDGE: Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not responsible for supervising employees.
• BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Doesn’t provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may manage fund allocation.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: % Stand for Prolonged Period: % Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: % Recognize or inspect visually: %

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Clemson University is looking for a Platform Integration Specialist to fulfill the duties outlined below.

• Develops, tests, maintains, modifies or installs operating system software


• Responsible for advanced level systems administration

JOB DUTIES

• 30% - Analysis and Design: Work with users to gather business requirements, perform database analysis, code and test middleware routines to ensure successful and seamless communication among the various IT systems and application components. Responsible for the delivery of end-to-end platform integrations from proposal development through execution (design/build/test/deploy). Develop and document detailed program module test procedures, generates required test data files, and execute testing procedures. Determine how existing applications, legacy systems, databases, Web interfaces and/or hardware logic, which may be currently operating on multiple platforms, work together to meet the new and emerging enterprise requirements.


• 30% - Systems Integration Development: Create/maintain custom integrations. Ensure availability and viability of integrations through daily monitoring, maintenance, problem resolution and upgrades. Provide subject matter expertise in solution and technology functions and procedures. Ensure accuracy and integrity of data and applications through analysis, coding, clear documentation and problem resolution. Analyze, prioritize, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues. Comply with established system security protocols. Assist with capacity planning and management. Escalate production issues. Break fixes.


• 20% - Subject Matter Expert: Identify and address implementation risks to remove project roadblocks and engage appropriate internal escalation resources. Provide support for incident management and integration monitoring. Understand and follow Data Governance and ensure attention to data quality. Assist with data migration from legacy systems to new systems. Leverages Informatica Cloud integration knowledge and acumen to continuously improve integration capabilities, processes, and data quality.


• 20% - Collaboration: Provide direct end-user support related to the IT function of supported applications and services. Develop relationships with Informatica Cloud representatives and other third-party vendor teams to effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues. Liaise between internal uses and external resources; translate requirements and specifications to all. Prepare system and programming documentation for users and other developers in accordance with internal and external standards.

JOB CODE

AM12

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Regular FTE Staff

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related area


• Minimum Work Experience: Experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• JOB KNOWLEDGE: Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.


• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not responsible for supervising employees.


• BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Doesn’t provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may manage fund allocation.


• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: % Stand for Prolonged Period: % Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: % Recognize or inspect visually: %


• WORKING CONDITIONS: None: %


• WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hours: 37.5


• COMPENSATION INFORMATION: Expected Salary Range 98,000 - 103,221 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.


• ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL: Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.


• JOB LOCATION: Seneca, SC


• APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 28, 2026


• MILITARY AND VETERAN: Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.


• CLOSING STATEMENT: Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.