Engineer I, PeopleSoft/EPM

AARP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AARP in Washington, DC is seeking an Engineer I, PeopleSoft to support day-to-day design and operations on a platform team responsible for enterprise-wide technology and information security activities. The role offers a hybrid work model with remote days and in-office collaboration, focusing on coding, automation, and platform services while leveraging AI tools and AGILE practices across teams.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field.
• Coordinate with suppliers and end users on day-to-day issues and maintain audit logs.
• Prepare notes and presentations using MS Office suite, including CoPilot.
• Leverage AI technologies to enhance productivity with scripting and automation tools.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum with sprint planning and daily stand‑ups.
• Excellent problem‑solving, collaboration, communication and critical thinking.
• Self‑motivation, independent learner and quick to adapt to changing tech.

Responsibilities

• Assist team with processing transactions, resolving issues, and administering platform or capability systems, solutions, and services.
• Maintaining code repositories and Git-based services, if applicable.
• Writing code, leveraging third‑party services, configuring systems, and implementing solutions in an agile way.
• Collaborating with team to identify technical solutions for business and enterprise needs.
• Developing technical knowledge and expertise related to domain area systems, solutions, services and applications.

Skills

Python scripting

Automation scripting

PowerShell

Groovy

AI tools

Agile/Scrum

Problem solving

Communication

Self-motivated learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Git-based services

MS Office (CoPilot)

Job description

Overview

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications. AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. Information Technology Services is responsible for AARP enterprise-wide technology and information security functions. Services range from infrastructure design and operations, system and software lifecycle implementations, enabling the mobile workforce and protecting AARP network, systems and data. A variety of technologies and practices are used including cloud computing, automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning within highly collaborative Agile teams. The Engineer I, PeopleSoft is a technical resource on a platform/capability team responsible for supporting the day-to-day design, implementation and operational activities of the team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the team with processing transactions, resolving issues, and administering platform or capability systems, solutions, and services.
• Maintaining code repositories and Git-based services, if applicable.
• Writing code, leveraging third‑party services, configuring systems, and implementing solutions in an agile way.
• Collaborating with team to identify technical solutions for business and enterprise needs.
• Developing technical knowledge and expertise related to domain area systems, solutions, services and applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Willingness to coordinate with suppliers and end users on day-to-day issues and maintain audit logs and other important communication.
• Ability to prepare notes and presentations using the MS Office suite of applications, including CoPilot or other enterprise AI tools.
• Leverage AI technologies to enhance productivity and demonstrate strong scripting and automation capabilities using Python, PowerShell, Groovy and other automation tools.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, backlog management, retrospectives, and iterative software development practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Self‑motivated and independent learner with the ability to quickly acquire new skills, adapt to changing technologies, and work effectively with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Knowledge in AWS, Active Directory, networking concepts, and information security is preferred.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.