System Programmer Analyst

Postgres
UNITED STATES
October 27, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: Northwood University
Location: Midland, MI
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

The System Programmer Analyst, as part of the Systems and Programming Team, is responsible for analyzing business requirements; designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting software applications, integrations, databases, reports, and technical solutions that support University operations within the Student Information System.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, tests, and maintains PostgreSQL databases, queries, and stored procedures.
  • Develops and maintains API integrations between Ellucian systems and third-party vendors.
  • Creates and supports web-based applications utilizing HTML, XHTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
  • Analyzes data sources and supports operational and reporting needs using Ellucian Insights.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves software, reporting, and data-related issues across institutional systems.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Possess a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • Have five or more years of experience in software development, database programming, or systems integration.
  • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in SQL and relational database development, with strong PostgreSQL experience preferred.
  • Experience working in Unix/Linux and relational database environments.
  • Experience designing, developing, testing, and supporting APIs and system integrations.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

  • Experience with Ellucian Colleague, Ellucian Insights, or Ellucian Experience platforms.
  • Experience utilizing AI-assisted development and productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot).
  • Knowledge of RESTful API development and data integration technologies.

Benefits & Perks (if applicable)

  • Not Specified

Northwood University stands apart in higher education with a philosophy grounded in The Northwood Idea – emphasizing freedom, free enterprise, personal responsibility, and limited government.

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