Principal Programmer Analyst (onsite at Delaware County Community College)

Ellucian; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible time off

401k with match

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Ellucian in Media, PA is seeking a Principal Programmer Analyst to design, develop, and maintain mission-critical applications. You will translate business requirements into technical solutions, lead testing and deployments, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality results.

The role emphasizes SQL/PL-SQL mastery, Oracle databases, and Banner experience, plus strong documentation and collaboration with analysts, developers, and clients to ensure secure, scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive Experience with SQL and PL/SQL programming
• General-purpose programming language (such as Java, .NET, C++, Visual Basic)
• Experience using Oracle database and Linux or similar technologies
• Demonstrated experience in database and systems design concepts
• Experience with reporting tools (e.g., Argos, Cognos, Crystal Reports)
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SQL

PL/SQL

Java

C++

Banner

Communication

Tools

Oracle

Linux

Job description

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
  • LinkedIn Learning

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