Lead Programmer Analyst

Location: Albany, NY
Category: Professional Positions
Posted On: Mon Nov 24 2025

Job Description: The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration, located in Albany, New York, is searching for multiple positions of IT Lead Programmer Analysts. These positions will support multiple campuses and departments within the Office of Information and Technology at SUNY System's headquarters. Join us in developing the next generation of SUNY's administrative systems. We offer a technically rewarding environment with a good work/life balance.

We are looking for bright, ambitious Developers who will be responsible for enhancing, developing and maintaining our SUNY Student and Business systems with an immediate focus on human resources and finance.

• Design, code, test, debug, and document programs, subroutines, and scripts.
• Develop or modify application systems and procedures to optimize performance.
• Formulate and define system scope and objectives through research and analysis.
• Maintain technical expertise in programming languages, databases, and platforms.
• Respond to system failures and performance issues to minimize downtime and prevent recurrence.
• Provide guidance to less-experienced programmers and conduct training sessions for end users.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Java and Java Frameworks
• HTML, especially HTML5
• Java Script
• SQLPL/SQL
• XML and XSLT
• Groovy
• C/Python/PHP
• JQuery
• Education or knowledge of Relational Database design principles (Oracle, MySQL, or Postgre
  
  SQL)
• Ability to assume responsibility for less complex systems and analysis of projects involving development of subsystems
• Ability to formulate programming code in more than one programming logic
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to document systems
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems
• Ability to receive, prioritize, and complete tasks from multiple sources with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle application server and development tools
• Object oriented analysis and design
• Cold Fusion programming language
• Education or knowledge utilizing Tortoise SVN, Git Hub or similar source control repositories
• Education or knowledge in Business Intelligence or similar solution
• Education or knowledge in timeline and project management and/or implementation of business and functional requirements
• Professional or internship experiences a plus

• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
• Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 annually.
• State
  
  Title:
  
  Lead Programmer/Analyst (SL-3) and is part of the United University Professions Union.
• Excellent Benefit Package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time.
• This position will be based in Albany, NY.

• Retirement:
  The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
• Health Insurance:
  Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
• Time Off:
  Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
• Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
• Flexible Working Arrangements:
  Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.
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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Internship

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Higher Education