Banner Integration Consultant - Ethos & Data Connect

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support integrations between Ellucian Banner and third-party applications.
• Build and configure integrations using Ellucian Ethos Integration, Ethos APIs and data models, Ellucian Data Connect, REST APIs, and web services.
• Develop and maintain API-based, file-based, and scheduled integrations, including validation, error handling, and reconciliation
• Assess existing Banner interfaces and recommend modernization approaches appropriate for Banner SaaS/cloud environments.
• Prepare source-to-target mappings, transformation rules, technical specifications, test cases, and deployment documentation.
• Troubleshoot API failures, integration errors, data issues, and interface performance problems across environments
• Work with Banner Student, Finance, Financial Aid, and HR/HCM functional and technical teams to translate requirements into integration solutions.
• Support integration testing, deployment, production transition, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Coordinate with onsite/client-facing teams and participate in customer technical discussions when required.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of relevant enterprise application, integration, or Ellucian Banner technical experience.        
• Hands-on experience with Ellucian Banner technical architecture and Banner integrations.
• Strong practical experience with Ellucian Ethos Integration, Ethos APIs, and/or Ellucian Data Connect.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, authentication, web services, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL in a Banner environment.
• Understanding of Banner database structures, processes, and integration dependencies.
• Experience integrating Banner with external applications using APIs, flat files, SFTP, web services, or scheduled processes.
• Ability to perform data mapping, transformation, validation, troubleshooting, and reconciliation.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting Banner SaaS migration or integration modernization programs.
• Experience migrating legacy Banner integrations to Ethos, Data Connect, or API-based architectures.
• Knowledge of Banner Student, Finance, Financial Aid, or HR/HCM business processes.
• Experience with Git/source control and CI/CD practices.
• Exposure to Boomi, MuleSoft, Informatica IICS, Azure Integration Services, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting U.S. higher education institutions and familiarity with FERPA/data-governance considerations. Recruiter Screening Criteria
• Ask for a specific example of an integration built using Ethos APIs or Data Connect and the candidate's direct contribution.
• Confirm practical Banner SQL/PLSQL knowledge and familiarity with Banner data structures.
• Confirm experience integrating Banner with external systems using APIs, files, or web services.
• Prioritize candidates who have modernized or redesigned legacy integrations for SaaS/cloud delivery.
• Do not treat traditional Banner database development alone as sufficient if the candidate lacks modern integration experience.