
Application Systems Programmer
Information Technology | Staff
Application Systems Programmer
- 496397
- Staff
Department: ITS - Applications Development
Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
Hire Type: Full Time
Pay: Range beginning $66,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am - 5 pm
Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.
Job Story
Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a noticeable impact? We need a person passionate about diving into the details, untangling problems, and creating systems that work. Someone who is jazzed about making data integrations, programming challenges, and helping different systems communicate with each other in a cohesive, innovative way.
You'll step into a dynamic role where you’ll design, code, test, and maintain vital programs that keep our systems running smoothly. You'll be a go-to expert for writing and maintaining data integrations across a variety of modern and some legacy technologies—connecting vendor systems, ensuring smooth data flow, and solving complex issues that others might shy away from. Whether you're troubleshooting, building secure interfaces, or exploring new APIs from industry leaders, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing how our organization operates.
Key Aspects You Should Possess:
You’re more than just a programmer—you’re a problem-solver, a communicator, and a constant learner.
• Analytical Thinker: You can see the big picture but also have an eye for the small details. You thrive on breaking down processes, troubleshooting issues, and identifying solutions.
• Adaptable Learner: You’re not afraid to fail—because you know every challenge is an opportunity to learn. Whether it’s mastering SQL or picking up a new programming language, you’re ready to grow.
• Strong Communicator: You can translate technical jargon into plain language, helping users of all technical levels understand and benefit from your work. Know how to ask questions of users to identify key aspects needed to set up integrations or API's.
• Multi-Tasker Extraordinaire: Juggling multiple priorities doesn’t faze you—you stay organized, focused, and always follow through.
• Self-Motivated: Once you’re pointed in the right direction, you’re unstoppable. You take ownership of your work and pride in delivering reliable results.
Why Join Us?
This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something meaningful. You’ll work on long-term, impactful projects that ensure our systems are ready for the future. You’ll collaborate with a supportive, forward-thinking team while having the freedom to explore, innovate, and truly make your mark. Plus, you’ll be solving real problems for real people, creating solutions that make their work and lives easier.
Job Summary
Formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to develop or modify moderately complex information systems.
Essential Functions
Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents and maintains programming. Formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to develop or modify moderately complex systems. Performs quality assurance review at project completion to ensure user satisfaction. Analyzes and revises existing system logic difficulties and documentation, as necessary.
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
• Prepare detailed specifications for new and modified programs.
• Design, code, test, debug, document, and maintain applications and integrations.
• Analyze and resolve logic challenges, ensuring all systems perform optimally.
• Act as the Banner security admin, managing reporting, access, and web applications.
• Take charge of long-term projects, helping us upgrade our systems and keep pace with new tech.
• Collaborate with departments like HR, finance, and payroll (among others), ensuring their data needs are met with tailored solutions.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six (6) years of experience in application systems programming. Every 30 hours of college coursework can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
Required License/Certifications/Training:
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and experience with SQL and other relational database.
Familiar with a variety of programming languages.
Adaptable learning style, tailored to dissecting when failures occur, why they did, to ensure they are not replicated in the future.
Ability to communicate with end users in a language they can understand as well as users at all levels of technology use.
Capacity to identify user's needs and provide pathways to meet them by posing important questions about their requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ellucian Banner
Physical Requirements:
Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
Additional Physical Requirement:
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