Long Island UniversityJob Title : Junior Developer / Database AdministratorLocation : University Center [Greenvale, NY]Employment Type : Full-timeDepartment : Information Technology / Institutional ResearchSalary Range : $76,000-$80,000About the RoleWe are seeking a motivated Junior Developer / Database Administrator (DBA) to join ourgrowing IT team. This position combines application development, database management, anddata reporting support. The ideal candidate enjoys working with data and systems that drivedecision-making across the institution.You’ll collaborate with developers, analysts, and reporting staff to support mission-criticalapplications and assist in maintaining the accuracy and accessibility of institutional data used forreporting, compliance, and analytics.Key ResponsibilitiesApplication Development & Database Administration
- Assist in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining web and database applications.
- Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions to support both applications and reporting.
- Monitor and maintain database performance, availability, and security (Oracle, SQL Server).
- Perform data imports and exports processes for institutional data needs.
- Help identify and resolve application and database performance issues.
- Support integration between systems and third-party applications.
- Utilize version control tools such as Azure DevOps or Git to manage and track code changes.
- Participate in code reviews, change control, and deployment processes. Institutional Reporting Support
- Assist in preparing, validating, and delivering data for institutional, state, and federal reporting.
- Work with the Institutional Research team to ensure data integrity across systems.
- Develop and maintain queries, views, and datasets used in recurring crystal reports.
- Support automation and process improvement efforts in data collection and reporting.
- Ensure data is handled securely and consistently with institutional policies and privacy regulations.QualificationsRequired :
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in software development, database management, or data reporting.
- Proficiency in SQL (Oracle, SQL Server).
- Familiarity with one or more programming languages (C#, Python, JavaScript, etc.).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.Preferred :
- Experience supporting Institutional Research or data reporting functions.
- Experience with Oracle Database (PL / SQL, schema management, performance tuning).
- Familiarity with .NET, ASPX / ASPX.NET, or similar development frameworks.
- Knowledge of data governance, FERPA, or higher education data standards (IPEDS, state reporting, etc.).