Banner Integration Consultant - Ethos & Data Connect
First seen by Alion on Sep 7, 2026.
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.
Skills
System Implementation, API, ERP, Banner Student Information System, PL-SQL, ERP Integration, Ellucian Banner, Ellucian Ethos