Application Development Analyst

SUNY University at Buffalo, United States

Updated: about 1 hour ago
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Title Application Development Analyst
Classification Title Senior Programmer-Analyst
Department Enterprise Application Services
Posting Number P260204
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64334
Employer State
Bargaining Unit 08
Position Type UUP Professional
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL4

Posting Detail Information


Position Summary
The University at Buffalo, a distinguished public research institution and the State University of NY’s flagship university, is seeking a talented and motivated Application Development Analyst to join Enterprise Application Services’ Student Information Systems (SIS) team. The position serves as a key analytical and technical contributor, bringing both systems analysis expertise and hands-on development skill into the University’s SIS enterprise applications. The position analyzes business and functional requirements, supports and troubleshoots mission-critical applications, designs and develops application and integration solutions, and collaborates with functional offices and other UBIT units to deliver reliable, well-supported solutions. This is a campus-based position with the possibility of hybrid work.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Gather and analyze business and functional requirements from SIS stakeholders; translate requirements into well-documented, effective system solutions and configurations
  • Support, troubleshoot, and maintain mission-critical Student Information System applications; evaluate and respond to customer enhancement requests, upgrades, and reported issues
  • Design, develop, and integrate solutions, including REST API integrations connecting the Student Information System with other campus and third-party systems
  • Develop and execute test plans and quality assurance practices, including unit, integration, and regression testing
  • Collaborate with team members, functional offices, and other UBIT units in an Agile environment to deliver reliable, well-supported solutions
  • Research and evaluate platform capabilities, integration patterns, and industry trends; identify opportunities to improve enterprise IT services
  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the analysis, development, and support lifecycle


Additional Information:
It is a great time to join UB Information Technology (UBIT)! Our staff are highly skilled and motivated to succeed and have cutting-edge training and technical resources at their disposal. For more information about UBIT visit our website . All the duties and responsibilities listed above continue to occur in a 24×7 environment, therefore, working extended hours, holidays, or varied hours may be required.
Learn more:
  • Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
  • Being part of the University at Buffalo community .

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience or master’s degree with 1 year of experience in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or related field. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree on a year for year basis
  • Demonstrated ability to research and work through unfamiliar problems independently, with the initiative to identify and pursue opportunities for improvement
  • Experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business or functional requirements and translating them into system solutions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work directly with non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience troubleshooting and supporting production application systems
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Background working in higher education or a large, decentralized organizational environment
  • Experience with or exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Student Information System (SIS) platforms such as Oracle PeopleSoft
  • A demonstrated pattern of self-directed learning and proactive problem-solving; Proven ability to dig into unfamiliar systems, research solutions independently, and drive improvements without being asked
  • Hands-on development skills, particularly building or supporting REST API integrations between enterprise systems; full-stack application development is a plus
  • Experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies and collaborative development practices
  • Skilled in software testing and quality assurance practices (e.g., test planning, automated testing, test-driven development)
Our University Community
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $75,000 - $84,000
Additional Salary Information
Job Type Full-Time
Campus All Campuses
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information


Contact's Name Linda English
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Application Development Analyst II
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-645-3560

Posting Dates


Posted 09/15/2026
Deadline for Internal Applicants 09/29/2026
Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 11/05/2026

References


Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf. 

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