Applications Developer

The Applications Developer is a key member of the Applications Development Team within Information Technology Services, responsible for designing, developing, and supporting Banner extensibility, APIs, and system integrations within the Ellucian Banner SaaS environment. This role focuses on extending Banner functionality to meet evolving institutional needs while ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable integration across enterprise systems.

Reporting to the Director of Applications Development, the Applications Developer collaborates closely with project managers, business analysts, functional partners, and other technical teams to implement integrations, optimize workflows, and support data exchange between Banner and related platforms. The position supports the development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance of Banner extensibility solutions, overseeing API configurations, third-party integrations, upgrades, and adherence to security and governance standards. The primary objective is to deliver high-performing, resilient solutions that enable seamless system interoperability and continuous improvement.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support Banner extensibility and integration solutions using Ellucian Experience, Ethos Integration Hub, APIs, and event-driven frameworks.
• Build and maintain secure, scalable integrations and services using JavaScript, Node.js, GraphQL, and RESTful APIs to enable reliable data exchange between Banner and enterprise systems.
• Customize and extend Banner functionality using Ellucian SaaS–supported tools, including Page Builder and Admin Page Tools.
• Develop, configure, and support Ellucian Intelligent Processes (EIP) workflows that integrate with Banner, Ethos APIs, and related enterprise systems, including triggers, approvals, exception handling, and error resolution.
• Collaborate with functional and technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into extensible, API-driven solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to integrations, extensibility, workflows, and application performance, minimizing impact to end users.
• Ensure all development activities align with institutional security policies, data governance standards, accessibility requirements, and Ellucian SaaS best practices.
• Maintain technical documentation and participate in testing, validation, and release activities aligned with Ellucian SaaS release cycles.
  
  

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in application development, systems analysis, or enterprise ERP environments, preferably within higher education or SaaS-based platforms.
• Experience developing and supporting Ellucian Banner extensibility, including APIs and integrations, in a cloud-based environment.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and optimizing Ellucian Intelligent Processes (EIP) workflows integrated with Banner and Ethos APIs, with an understanding of IAM, security roles, and governance best practices.
• Strong understanding of Banner architecture, business workflows, and integration touchpoints.
• Proficiency in JavaScript for developing and supporting Banner extensibility and integration solutions.
• Experience using Node.js to build secure, scalable server-side integration services.
• Working knowledge of GraphQL for API-based data access and system integration.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting RESTful APIs and enterprise system integrations.
• Familiarity with Ellucian Ethos Integration Hub and Ethos-based integration frameworks.
• Experience supporting system upgrades, enhancements, and vendor-managed SaaS release cycles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing and integrating solutions within Banner.
• Strong technical skills in Banner adjacent development tools and languages.
• Experience in higher education systems and student information workflows
  
  

The hiring salary range for this position is $77,000.00 - $83,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting

Application Information

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Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references. Please submit requested information by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.

Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

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Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.