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Programmer Analyst, VPR Information Systems

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University at Buffalo

Location: Buffalo, New York
Category: Admin-Computing-Programming/Analyst
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Job Description

Fiscal Year

2025-2026

Position Title

Programmer Analyst, VPR Information Systems

Classification Title

Programmer/Analyst (Project)

Department

VPR Information Systems

Posting Number

R250116

Posting Link

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58194

Employer

Research Foundation

Position Type

RF Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary Grade

E.79

Position Summary

UB’s Research Information Systems unit is seeking a Programmer Analyst to support UB’s electronic research administration efforts. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, customer focused and flexible to shift with changing priorities and needs. In this role, you will create and maintain web-based solutions that support Vice President for Research and Economic Development (VPRED) administrative offices and faculty members in achieving their business objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong server-side development experience (preferably in Coldfusion) along with modern front-end development skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and develop comprehensive web-based solutions across various university contexts and departments
Maintain and enhance existing applications through proactive troubleshooting, bug fixes, and feature improvements
Integrate with vendor applications through web services and APIs
Provide technical expertise in managing website content within our CMS platform
Respond to and resolve customer support requests for supported applications
Data/reporting functions working with SQL
Assist in managing Windows servers
Work independently while contributing to team projects.

Learn more:

Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field
2 years of experience with CFML (Adobe Coldfusion, Lucee) or equivalent server-side languages (PHP, Ruby, Python)
Strong proficiency in SQL, particularly with Oracle or similar databases (MySQL, MSSQL)
Demonstrated experience with MVC frameworks (Wheels or equivalent frameworks like Rails, Laravel)
Solid understanding of modern JavaScript and jQuery
Expertise in newer CSS practices, including Flexbox and Grid layouts

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with modern CFML practices, including CFscript and CommandBox
Knowledge of Windows server administration
Previous experience working in higher education
Familiarity with university compliance requirements and regulations
Track record of successful project completion in an academic environment

Salary Range

$65,000 - $80,000

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Campus

North Campus

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact's Name

Sarah Koss

Contact's Title

HR & Finance Assistant

Contact's Email

srkoss@buffalo.edu