Business Analyst

Together we are powering the future of Higher Education:Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission ~ the power of education to transform lives and change the world. We are the global market leader in EdTech for Higher Education, serving more than 2,900 customers and reaching over 26 million students in 50+ countries. We are dedicated to helping Higher Ed thrive by transforming their institutions to agile, digitally connected campuses that enable student success.Overview:As a Programmer Analyst member of the Managed Services Team, you´ll work with customers to identify solutions to business and functional problems. Activities include:**Where you will make an impact**- Consults with clients to gather information about program needs, objectives, functions, features, and input and output requirements.- Analyzes, defines, and documents requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs.- Writes and maintains technical specifications.- Develops and maintains plans outlining steps and time tables for developing programs.- Researches and evaluates software and hardware to assist in programming or to use as program platforms.- Customizes and codes screen layouts, graphical user interfaces, printed outputs, and interfaces with other systems.- Converts designs and specifications into computer code.- Compiles code into programs and corrects errors detected in compile process.- Creates test transactions and runs tests to find errors and confirm programs meet specifications.- Analyzes code to find causes of errors and revises programs.- Consults with client and/or senior team member to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs.- Writes and maintains documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections.- Writes documentation that describes installation and operating procedures.- Reviews documentation written by others that describes installation and operating procedures.- Provides technical assistance by responding to inquiries from others regarding errors, problems, or questions about programs.- Monitors performance of programs after implementation- Assists in researching performance issues with SQL queries and database functions- Writes custom SQL functions.- Strong SQL/MS-SQL skills including SSRS- Understanding of relational database structures and concepts with strong knowledge of T-SQL.- Development experience using.NET with a focus on C#.NET- Strong analytical and communications skills required- Ability to work independently- Ability to work 8am-5pm (Eastern or Central Time - US & Canada)**What you will bring**- Experience working in higher education- Experience with Jenzabar, PowerCampus or other ERP used in the higher education field- Microsoft SQL Database administration- Strong project management skills- Familiarity with React.js and other JavaScript libraries and frameworks- Familiarity with jQuery- Experience with JSON/XML files- Experience with APIs as an interface between systems- Experience with MS Dynamics/Great Plains- Knowledge of PowerFAIDs- General Knowledge of Office 365- Familiarity with PowerShellWhat makes #Ellucianlife:- Comprehensive health coverage: family major medical expenses, dental and life insurance.- Christmas bonus 30 days- Saving fund- Monthly food coupon- 15 workdays vacation- Thrive Flex Program that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests- 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us- Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups such as: Women in Technology, Pride and Go Green to name a few.- Parental leave- Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team- We Foster a learning culture with:- Tuition Reimbursement Assistance- Professional development opportunitiesLI-RB1LI-Remote