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Date Posted: 03/18/26 Applications Due: 05/31/26 Vacancy ID: 211849

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Agency: SUNY System Administration

Title: Lead Programmer Analyst - API Developer

Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade: NS

Bargaining Unit: PSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary Range: From $60,000 to $64,000 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Jurisdictional Class: Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage: 0%

Workweek: Mon-Fri Hours Per Week: 40

Workday From: 8 AM To: 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No

County: New York Street Address: Albany City: New York State: NY Zip Code: 12246

Duties Description The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration, located in Albany, New York, is searching for a Lead Programmer Analyst - API Developer. This position will support campuses and departments within the Office of Information and Technology at SUNY Systems headquarters. Join us in developing the next generation of SUNYs administrative systems. We offer a technically rewarding environment with a good work/life balance. We are looking for bright, ambitious Developers who will be responsible for enhancing, developing and maintaining our SUNY Student and Business systems. Individuals are encouraged to be creative and actively participate in technology architecture solutions. We work in a supportive Team environment sharing knowledge to insure personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, code, test, debug, and document programs, subroutines, and scripts.
• Develop or modify application systems and procedures to optimize performance.
• Formulate and define system scope and objectives through research and analysis.
• Maintain technical expertise in programming languages, databases, and platforms.
• Respond to system failures and performance issues to minimize downtime and prevent recurrence.
• Provide guidance to less-experienced programmers and conduct training sessions for end users.

Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Education or experience in the following technologies:
• Core Programming: Java, Java Design Patterns, EJBs, PL/SQL, Spring, Hibernate
• RAML or other equivalent interface language
• Web Development: JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, HTML/HTML5, XML/XSLT
• Databases: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Relational Design Principles
• Integration: Web Services (SOAP/WSDL, REST/JSON/XML)
• Application Servers: WebLogic, Oracle Application Server
• Source Control: Subversion (SVN), GitHub, or similar repositories

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools.
• Experience with project management, system documentation, and implementation of business requirements.
• Professional or internship experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to manage complex systems and develop subsystems.
• Multitasking and prioritization skills to handle tasks from multiple sources.
• Strong creative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Additional Comments Additional Information:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
• Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $60,000-$64,000 annually.
• State Title: Lead Programmer/Analyst (SL-3) and is part of the United University Professions Union.
• Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. Generous amount of time off: 13 days of paid holidays per year; 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment. Then increases thereafter. Please see our UUP benefits summary for additional information: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

SUNY System Administration Benefits SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

• Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
• Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
• Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
• Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.

Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name: Human Resources Telephone: Fax: 518-320-1565 Email Address: hr@sysadm.suny.edu

Address Street: 353 Broadway City: Albany State: NY Zip Code: 12246

Notes on Applying Please apply at this link: http://sunysystem.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=198245

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