Programmer Analyst

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Programmer Analyst – Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities includes:

• Develops in Java and Groovy and maintains and extends systems built on Grails, Ruby on Rails, and ColdFusion.
• Works with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for maintaining or modifying front-end components as needed.
• Follows and refines established software development lifecycle (SDLC) and migration processes.
• Integrates systems using SnapLogic (a data integration and automation platform).
• Writes, updates, and optimizes SQL queries across Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Works with various workflow tools, assisting with code changes as needed.
• Promotes code reuse and consistent design patterns across projects.
• Maintains clear documentation for support tickets, project tasks, user stories, and codebases.
• Troubleshoots and resolves bugs in custom software and system integrations.
• Assists requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment in proven and unproven technologies. This may include data model development, software architecture and design, and automated builds and testing.
• Participates in the planning and execution of unit tests, UI tests, load testing, fault tolerance testing, and user story validation.
• Works with stakeholders to gather requirements for bug fixes and enhancements.
• Works in an agile environment setting, working on user stories, features, and epics.
• Assists with technical impact analysis and provides effort estimates for assigned work.
• Collaborates closely with other developers in a team-based setting.
• Investigates support tickets to identify issues with data or application logic.
• Works independently on support tasks and small to medium-sized projects, including the development of new applications when needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Sick Leave Pool Program 
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and one year of appropriate experience; or HS Diploma and 4 years of appropriate experience required.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

At least two years of experience with coding, working with SQL, creating queries and analyzing data, producing extracts, and supporting system jobs and integrations.

Salary:

$72,000 - $77,000 per year.

College or Department:

OIT: Software Development and Integrations

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2025-08-28

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, and alcohol and drug screening checks.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.