Senior Application Developer (HR Systems)

About the Department:

The Human Resources division supports the university by designing and implementing people-centered policies systems and programs that enhance the employee experience and improve operational effectiveness. The unit promotes a culture of data-driven decision-making continuous improvement and strategic enablement.

About the Position:

The Senior Application Developer (HR Systems) provides advanced technical expertise in the design development integration and support of enterprise Human Resources systems at George Mason University. This position works closely with HR and Payroll functional partners business analysts and technical teams to deliver secure reliable and scalable solutions that support core HR and Payroll operations.

Responsibilities:

System Development & Database Programming

• Designs develops enhances and supports enterprise Human Resources & Payroll systems with primary responsibility for Ellucian Banner and its integrated applications ensuring system reliability data integrity and alignment with business needs;
• Provides advanced hands-on application development using PL/SQL and Oracle database technologies including the creation and maintenance of packages procedures functions views and other database objects to support HR/Payroll processes and reporting; and
• Develops and maintains data extracts integrations and interfaces between Banner and other institutional systems ensuring accuracy security and compliance with university standards.

System Maintenance & Production

• Supports Lead and support the implementation of Banner upgrades patches releases and new functionality including impact analysis code remediation testing documentation and coordination with functional and technical stakeholders; and
• Serves as a senior technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving complex production issues performing root cause analysis and implementing sustainable solutions in a confidential data environment.

Project Planning & Business Analysis

• Collaborates closely with functional partners to understand business processes translate requirements into technical solutions and improve the effective use of Banner HR and related systems; and
• Participates in project planning and execution activities including requirements gathering technical design testing deployment and post-implementation support for HR systems initiatives.

Reporting Analytics & Technical Coordination

• Supports HR reporting and analytics needs by developing efficient queries and solutions that enable informed decision-making and process improvement; and
• Collaborates with central IT teams database administrators and vendors to coordinate system changes migrations testing schedules and production deployments.

Documentation Mentorship & Standards

• Maintains technical documentation standards and procedures related to HR systems development integrations and operational support; and
• Mentors and provides technical guidance to application developers and analysts promoting best practices in coding testing documentation and system support.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Considerable experience supporting enterprise HR & Payroll Systems (typically five or more years);
• Demonstrated experience supporting and developing solutions for HR/Payroll Systems in a production environment including system enhancements troubleshooting and operational support;
• Experience testing system releases patches and upgrades including developing test plans executing test cases and validating results prior to production deployment;
• Demonstrated experience working with Oracle database objects such as stored procedures functions views indexes triggers and packages;
• Experience working directly with end users in a confidential environment handling sensitive HR and Payroll data with discretion and professionalism;
• Strong knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL including experience writing optimizing and troubleshooting complex queries and scripts;
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity;
• Proven ability to understand and work effectively within complex relational database designs and integrated enterprise systems;
• Demonstrated ability to define document and analyze customer business requirements in order to design or enhance system functionality to meet operational needs;
• Proven ability to analyze technical issues and problems identify root causes and implement effective solutions quickly in a production environment;
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts issues and solutions to non-technical staff in both written and verbal formats;
• Ability to work independently prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment; and
• Demonstrated ability to document technical processes queries and procedures to support system stability continuity and knowledge sharing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Ellucian Banner HR and Payroll including knowledge of the tools HR and Payroll-related functionality;
• Experience supporting ERP systems in a higher education or public-sector environment;
• Experience developing or supporting system integrations interfaces or data feeds between Banner and other enterprise applications;
• Experience serving as a technical lead or providing mentoring to application developers or analysts; and
• Familiarity with information security data stewardship and compliance requirements related to HR systems.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration applicants must apply forSenior Application Developer (HR Systems) at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a Resume and Research Statement for review.

Posting Open Date:February 2 2026

For Full Consideration Apply by:February 16 2026

Open Until Filled:Yes