Programmer Analyst I and II

Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field required.
  • 8-12 years of IT experience supporting enterprise applications required, depending on the level.
  • Passing score on a programming assessment covering Java, JavaScript, Linux Shell Scripting, TSQL, PL/SQL required.
  • At least three relevant technical certifications required, specific to placement level.
  • Proficient in SQL and enterprise reporting solutions experience necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Design and maintain enterprise applications with a focus on performance.
  • Conduct business process reviews and identify opportunities for automation.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to implement integrated solutions.
  • Provide Tier III support for escalated issues in enterprise systems.

Benefits

  • Health and medical insurance options including CIGNA and Kaiser.
  • Dental and vision benefits through CareFirst and NVA.
  • Flexible spending accounts available for health and dependent care.
  • Employee assistance program for personal advocacy services.
  • Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Full Job Description
Salary: $78,839.00 - $144,647.00 Annually
Location : Catonsville, MD
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 2026-018
Division: Administrative Services
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 07/21/2026

Class Description
The Community College of Baltimore County is seeking a Programmer Analyst to join our Enterprise Applications team as a technical leader in enterprise software development. This position offers an exciting opportunity to design, develop, implement test, and maintain enterprise applications that support students, faculty, and staff. In this role, you will lead complex software development initiatives, develop system integrations and enterprise reporting solutions, and collaborate with functional and technical partners to deliver scalable, reliable applications within the Ellucian Banner ERP environment. Using SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, Java, JavaScript, and HTML, you will help modernize business processes, enhance system performance, and build technology solutions that support data-informed decision-making across the College.

CCBC offers two Programmer Analyst levels, each with distinct responsibilities and qualification requirements. Detailed position descriptions and minimum qualifications for each level are provided below.

MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE ON PROGRAMMING ASSESSMENT COVERING JOB SPECIFIC TECHNIQUES SUCH AS JAVA, JAVA SCRIPT, LUNIX SHELL SCRIPTING, TSQL PL/SQL,
Minimum Requirements
Programmer Analyst I - $78,839-$130,309
• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field required.
• A minimum of 8 years of information technology experience in supporting enterprise administrative applications required.
• Must achieve a passing score on a programming assessment required covering job specific languages technologies such as Java, JavaScript, Linux Shell Scripting, TSQL, PL/SQL.
• Placement at the Programmer/Analyst I level requires completion of at least three relevant technical certifications: two certifications designated for the Programmer/Analyst I level and one from the next lower level in the College's Programmer Certification Matrix. Higher-level or equivalent industry-recognized IT certifications may be accepted when they align with the position's responsibilities. The certification matrix is subject to annual updates.

Programmer Analyst II - $87,514-$144,647
• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field required.
• A minimum of12 years of relevant information technology experience supporting enterprise administrative applications and business process analysis required.
• Must achieve a passing score on programming assessment for required covering job specific technologies such as Java, JavaScript, Linux Shell Scripting, TSQL, PL/SQL.
• Placement at the Programmer/Analyst II level requires completion of at least three relevant technical certifications: two certifications designated for the Programmer/Analyst II level and one from the next lower level in the College's Programmer Certification Matrix. Higher-level or equivalent industry-recognized IT certifications may be accepted when they align with the position's responsibilities. The certification matrix is subject to annual updates.

Mandatory Banner Module Training is required for All New Hires regardless of placement level. All new hires must complete the assigned Banner module curriculum and assessment within six months of their start date. Successful completion is required for continued employment and is a condition of hire.

Promotion and placement within the Programmer career ladder are guided by the most current College's Programmer Certification Matrix. This matrix outlines recognized certifications and relevant experience benchmarks that support advancement through the Programmer I, Programmer II, Programmer-Analyst I, and Programmer-Analyst II roles. Candidates are encouraged to pursue certifications aligned with their current role and career goals. Certification status will be considered in hiring, promotion, and professional development decisions.

Class Specific Essential Duties
Programmer Analyst I

1. Analyze and translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and operational needs.

2. Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using programming and scripting languages, with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.

3. Conduct business process reviews across administrative domains such as admissions, registration, finance, HR, and financial aid, identifying opportunities for automation and optimization.

4. Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to implement integrated solutions that support enterprise-wide workflows and data integrity.

5. Perform debugging, testing, and configuration of applications, ensuring reliability and compliance with institutional standards.

6. Produce and maintain technical documentation including process flows, data models, and technical specifications to support ongoing development and knowledge transfer.

7. Provide Tier III support for enterprise systems, resolving escalated issues and coordinating with IT support teams to ensure timely resolution.

8. Contribute to the development and enforcement of coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance protocols within the development team.

Programmer Analyst II

1. Leading complex programming and systems integration efforts across enterprise platforms.

2. Conducting in-depth business analysis to identify, design, and implement solutions that improve operational efficiency and data integrity.

3. Diagnosing and resolving advanced technical issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.

4. Collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop project plans, and deliver high-impact solutions.

5. Mentoring staff and contributing to the development of best practices, standards, and documentation.

6. Evaluating emerging technologies and recommending enhancements to existing systems and processes.

7. Perform advanced coding, debugging, testing, configuration, and analysis to develop or modify application programs.

8. Conduct detailed analysis of functional and technical requirements to create specifications.

9. Utilize programming, scripting, or database languages to produce efficient code.

10. Provide Tier III support for implementing, enhancing, integrating, and maintaining applications.

11. Produce and maintain technical documentation including process flows, data models, and technical specifications to support ongoing development and knowledge transfer.
Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned
CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance

BENEFIT SUMMARYHealth and Medical
  • CIGNA
    • Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
    • Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
  • Kaiser
Prescription Drug Benefits:
  • For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
  • Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium
Mental Health
Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.

Dental Benefits
  • CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
  • CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred
Vision Benefits
  • NVA
Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
  • Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000
FinancialTerm Life Insurance: MetLife
  • Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
  • Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum
  • Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty.
  • Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford
Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.

Long-Term Disability
Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.

Retirement Plans
  • Maryland State Teacher's Pension System (7% contributory)
  • Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
  • Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (7% contributory)
Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
  • Tax-sheltered annuities - 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
    The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
  • Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
  • Deferred Compensation Plan - 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Legal Services
Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.

Credit Union
First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.

Direct Deposit
It's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.
Work and FamilyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral
Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.

Paid Leave Benefits
Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.

Tuition Assistance
Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee's eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.

Academic Cash Award
Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.

McDaniel College's Educator's Legacy Scholarship Program
CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more "
McDaniel College has extended its Educator's Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.

Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.

The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators.

Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!

Mandated Federal Benefits
Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.

For Your Convenience
  • ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
  • Check cashing with appropriate ID
  • Free Parking
  • Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library

01

Are you willing to work on the Catonsville Campus five (5) days per week?
  • Yes
  • No

02

How many years of software development experience do you have?a. Less than 8 yearsb. At least 8 yearsc. At least 12 years
03

List technical certifications that you possess with the date obtain:___________________DateDateDate Date _______

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