Senior Software Analyst: Office of Innovative Technologies - UTK

The University of Tennessee

$90K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT or related field with five years' experience, or equivalent education and experience
  • Five years of IT application development experience using Oracle/PL/SQL/SQL
  • Three years in enterprise software solutions
  • Three years as a software analyst
  • Advanced analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of software solutions for the ERP Student Information System
  • Provide technical support for student records, resolving issues effectively
  • Conduct complex analysis and troubleshooting of ERP systems and processes
  • Manage projects impacting stakeholders, collaborating with teams and external vendors
  • Test and document software solutions, ensuring they meet functional requirements
  • Monitor system performance and implement necessary optimizations
  • Maintain comprehensive system documentation, including user guides and technical specifications

Benefits

  • Generous paid leave of up to 24 days vacation and 12 days sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays
  • Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
  • Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k) and 403(b)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee discounts on attractions, services, and products
Full Job Description
Job Description

The IT Analyst IV will serve as the primary technical lead and support specialist for the ERP Student Information System (SIS) with a specific focus in areas of student records. This role will involve designing, developing, testing, and documenting complex software solutions that operate independently or as part of a larger information system. The ideal candidate will be capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating excellent communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a focus on providing day-to-day technical support for the designated information systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of software programming solutions related to the ERP Student Information System
  • Provide primary technical support for student records, addressing and resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Provide complex analysis, troubleshooting, and advanced problem-solving skills related to the ERP Student Information System and student records processes
  • Ability to lead and manage projects impacting large groups of stakeholders independently and in collaboration with internal cross functional teams and external vendors
  • Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to ensure the seamless operation and integration of systems
  • Test and document new software solutions, manipulating data as needed to ensure they meet functional requirements and maintain system integrity.
  • Monitor system performance, identify potential improvements, and implement optimizations as necessary.
  • Maintain system documentation, including technical specifications, user guides, test plans, and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Participate in system upgrades, patches, and new functionality implementations as required.
  • Performs emergency maintenance on mission-critical, time-dependent software systems
  • Provides project status reports to internal and external management
  • Prioritizes work based on user priorities, legal requirements, and availability of University resources
  • Performs other related duties as required


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field and five years' experience
    • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience:
    • Five years of IT application development and programming experience using Oracle, PL/SQL or SQL languages, oracle packages, procedures, and functions
    • Three years' experience with enterprise software solutions
    • Three years' experience as a software analyst
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Advanced analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
    • Demonstrated ability to translate user-requirements into a deliverable product

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience:
    • Higher Education or Student Information Systems experience
    • Familiarity with Linux/bash scripting and automated job scheduling tools
    • Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Demonstrated project management skills
    • Demonstrated skills in both written and verbal communication
    • Demonstrate organizational skills, including project and task management.


Work Location
  • Location: Knoxville, TN
  • This is an on-campus position in Knoxville, Tennessee with some flexibility for hybrid/remote work.


Compensation and Benefits
  • UT market range: MR16
  • Anticipated hiring range: $90,000 - 110,000
  • Regular Full Time Exempt
  • Benefits include: (Find more information on UT Benefits here)
    • Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
    • Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
    • Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
    • Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods


Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter


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