Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, test, and support integrations between Ellucian Banner and third-party applications.

- Build and configure integrations using Ellucian Ethos Integration, Ethos APIs and data models, Ellucian Data Connect, REST APIs, and web services.

- Develop and maintain API-based, file-based, and scheduled integrations, including validation, error handling, and reconciliation.

- Assess existing Banner interfaces and recommend modernization approaches appropriate for Banner SaaS/cloud environments.

- Prepare source-to-target mappings, transformation rules, technical specifications, test cases, and deployment documentation.

- Troubleshoot API failures, integration errors, data issues, and interface performance problems across environments.

- Work with Banner Student, Finance, Financial Aid, and HR/HCM functional and technical teams to translate requirements into integration solutions.

- Support integration testing, deployment, production transition, and post-go-live stabilization.

- Coordinate with onsite/client-facing teams and participate in customer technical discussions when required.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 8+ years of relevant enterprise application, integration, or Ellucian Banner technical experience.

- Hands-on experience with Ellucian Banner technical architecture and Banner integrations.

- Strong practical experience with Ellucian Ethos Integration, Ethos APIs, and/or Ellucian Data Connect.

- Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, authentication, web services, and enterprise integration patterns.

- Experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL in a Banner environment.

- Understanding of Banner database structures, processes, and integration dependencies.

- Experience integrating Banner with external applications using APIs, flat files, SFTP, web services, or scheduled processes.

- Ability to perform data mapping, transformation, validation, troubleshooting, and reconciliation.

- Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience supporting Banner SaaS migration or integration modernization programs.

- Experience migrating legacy Banner integrations to Ethos, Data Connect, or API-based architectures.

- Knowledge of Banner Student, Finance, Financial Aid, or HR/HCM business processes.

- Experience with Git/source control and CI/CD practices.

- Exposure to Boomi, MuleSoft, Informatica IICS, Azure Integration Services, or similar platforms.

- Experience supporting U.S. higher education institutions and familiarity with FERPA/data-governance considerations.

Recruiter Screening Criteria :

- Ask for a specific example of an integration built using Ethos APIs or Data Connect and the candidate's direct contribution.

- Confirm practical Banner SQL/PLSQL knowledge and familiarity with Banner data structures.

- Confirm experience integrating Banner with external systems using APIs, files, or web services.

- Prioritize candidates who have modernized or redesigned legacy integrations for SaaS/cloud delivery.

- Do not treat traditional Banner database development alone as sufficient if the candidate lacks modern integration experience.