Systems Integration Analyst/Senior Systems Integration Analyst

Systems Integration Analyst/Senior Systems Integration Analyst

AITS Admin
- Hybrid/Remote

Posting Category:

Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position.

The Systems Integration Analyst is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and supporting enterprise application and data integrations across University systems and platforms. This position collaborates with technical teams, business units, and university stakeholders to develop reliable, secure, and efficient integration solutions that support institutional operations and business needs. Working within established system architectures and technical standards, the Analyst supports integration development, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and ongoing system maintenance.

The Senior Systems Integration Analyst is responsible for independently analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and supporting complex enterprise application and data integrations across University systems and platforms. This position provides advanced technical expertise and leadership in evaluating integration requirements, recommending technical solutions, and improving system interoperability, performance, and reliability. Collaborating with technical teams, business units, and university stakeholders, the Senior Analyst supports complex integration initiatives, provides technical guidance, and recommends improvements to integration architectures, processes, and standards in alignment with AITS and University requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Systems Integration Analyst:

1. Analyze business processes, data flows, APIs, schemas, and integration requirements to design, develop, test, document, deploy, and maintain enterprise application and data integrations. (20%)
2. Develop and support synchronous, asynchronous, batch, and event-driven integrations using REST APIs, Azure integration technologies, Kafka, enterprise messaging platforms, and other established integration tools and standards. (15%)
3. Develop, implement, and maintain integrations involving Ellucian Banner, Ethos, enterprise Human Resources, Finance, Research, Analytics, and cloud-based/SaaS platforms. (15%)
4. Develop and maintain enterprise data integration solutions utilizing ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, replication, change data capture (CDC), and data virtualization technologies. (10%)
5. Develop, execute, and maintain automated integration testing, including API, data validation, regression, and end-to-end testing. Support DevOps practices, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation. (10%)
6. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production integration issues, including supporting system performance, operational incidents, logging, alerting, and continuous improvement initiatives. (10%)
7. Collaborate with university stakeholders, vendors, business units, and technical teams to gather requirements, coordinate implementation activities, and ensure integration solutions meet operational needs and established technical standards. (10%)
8. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including interface specifications, data mappings, architecture diagrams, testing procedures, and operational support documentation. (5%)
9. Participate in on-call and off-hours support activities as required and perform other related duties as assigned. (5%)

Senior Systems Integration Analyst:

1. Independently analyze, design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain complex enterprise application and data integrations, ensuring solutions align with organizational requirements, established technical standards, and operational needs. (20%)
2. Design and implement advanced integration solutions utilizing REST APIs, Azure integration technologies, Azure API Management (APIM), Kafka, enterprise messaging platforms, and synchronous, asynchronous, batch, and event-driven architectures. (15%)
3. Design, develop, and optimize complex integrations involving Ellucian Banner, Ethos, enterprise Human Resources, Finance, Research, Analytics, and cloud-based/SaaS platforms. (10%)
4. Evaluate and recommend appropriate integration approaches, including APIs, event streaming, ETL/ELT, data pipelines, replication, change data capture (CDC), and data virtualization, considering scalability, security, performance, and maintainability. (10%)
5. Develop, implement, and recommend improvements to technical standards and best practices for integration architecture, API governance, data contracts, security, automated testing, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation. (10%)
6. Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex production integration issues, including conducting root-cause analysis, implementing sustainable solutions, and recommending improvements to monitoring, observability, operational reliability, and system performance. (10%)
7. Provide technical leadership for complex integration initiatives, collaborating with university stakeholders, vendors, technical teams, and business units to evaluate requirements, recommend technical solutions, develop project estimates, and coordinate implementation activities. (10%)
8. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to integration analysts and other technical staff, including reviewing integration designs, development approaches, and technical solutions for alignment with established standards. (5%)
9. Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including integration architecture diagrams, interface specifications, data mappings, implementation plans, and operational support procedures. (5%)
10. Participate in on-call and off-hours support activities as required and perform other related duties as assigned. (5%)

Systems Integration Analyst:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
   
2. Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:
   a) College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months), Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months), 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months), Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
   b) Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.
   
3. Demonstrated professional experience analyzing, designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting enterprise application and/or data integrations.

Senior Systems Integration Analyst:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
   
2. Any one or any combination totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the following categories:
   a) College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months), Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months), 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months), Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
   b) Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.
   
3. Demonstrated experience analyzing, designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting enterprise application and/or data integrations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
   
2. Four (4) years of professional experience analyzing, designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting enterprise application and/or data integrations.
   
3. Experience designing, developing, implementing, and supporting enterprise applications, system integrations, and data integrations, including REST APIs, JSON, XML, and modern API-based integration patterns.
   
4. Experience with relational databases and SQL technologies, including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar enterprise database systems.
   
5. Experience with Microsoft Azure integration technologies, including Azure API Management (APIM), event-driven architectures, and enterprise messaging or event-streaming technologies such as Kafka.
   
6. Experience with enterprise data movement and integration technologies, including ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, change data capture (CDC), replication, and data virtualization platforms.
   
7. Experience with DevOps and software delivery practices, including source control systems (GitHub, Subversion), CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and automated integration testing.
   
8. Experience supporting production systems, including operational incident management, monitoring, observability, logging, and alerting solutions.
   
9. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including Human Resources and Finance platforms, Ellucian Banner, and Ethos integration capabilities.
   
10. Experience working within higher education technology environments and supporting Linux/Unix platforms.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to independently own and support integrations throughout the full lifecycle from design through production operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of accessibility and secure software development practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and functional stakeholders.
• Knowledge of secure integration patterns and enterprise architecture principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of accessibility and secure software development practices.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a 100% Full Time Civil Service Information Technology Technical Assoc position. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. System Office jobs such as this one are not eligible for the Referral Program.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000.00 - 115,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE INFORMATION
For full consideration, please click the APPLY NOW link on this page to submit an application on the university portal accepting applications for this system office position by 6 pm on 11/13/2026.

System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the System Human Resource Services at 217-333-2600, or by emailing ADAaccessibility@uillinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 9001047
Job Category: Civil Service
Campus Location: Urbana