Student Finance Systems Programmer/Developer

The Student Finance Systems Programmer/Developer at Covista builds and supports technology solutions that strengthen reporting accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business priorities. This role combines business analysis with hands-on development to deliver software enhancements and projects, serving as the primary bridge between business teams and technology.

Location and Work Arrangement

Columbia, MD (hybrid)

Compensation

USD 65,000 - 100,000 per year

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as an IT contact/interface for business stakeholders.
• Develop requirements and specifications for enhancements to existing applications.
• Participate in project teams supporting the defining, developing, acquiring, and implementing of new software applications.
• Maintain a standard level of user documentation.
• Assist with user acceptance test plan development and certify test results.
• Review proposed technology initiatives originating within business units.
• Help evaluate how initiatives fit the division’s strategic plan and support ROI documentation.
• Assist business operations in leveraging information systems to improve efficiency.
• Work with external vendors and internal users during development and implementation, including issue resolution, capturing additional requirements, aligning with SDLC gates, and identifying or managing risk.
• Manage competing deliverables to meet business commitments and expectations set by the Development Manager/Project Manager, while monitoring and reporting ongoing project status.
• Support team data and reporting initiatives, ensuring consistent data standards and practices across business units.
• Partner with system developers to translate business requirements into scalable, user-friendly applications.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field and/or equivalent industry experience.
• 2+ years of experience in IT/Software Development business analysis.
• SQL writing/coding and GCP usage.
• Strong experience modifying and supporting custom .NET desktop applications using C# and VB.NET, including development against SQL Server databases, with WinForms and WPF.
• Experience with higher education.
• Experience with CRM tools (for example, Salesforce.com, RightNow) and SDLC knowledge and exposure.

Relevant Technologies

• SQL
• GCP
• .NET
• WinForms
• WPF
• C#
• VB.NET
• SQL Server
• Salesforce.com
• RightNow
• SDLC

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program with 6% employer match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to program rules