Lead Peoplesoft Developer

Synechron; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Extensive training and development

Global opportunities

Maternity & paternity leave plans

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Synechron in Minneapolis seeks a Lead PeopleSoft Developer to design, implement, and support PeopleSoft applications across the organization. You will provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and ensure reliability, performance, and security of the PeopleSoft environment.

Collaboration with stakeholders, consultants, and vendors is essential to deliver scalable solutions aligned with business goals. The base salary in Minneapolis ranges with experience and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in PeopleSoft development, technical design, and application support.
• Experience serving as a technical lead or senior developer on PeopleSoft projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with PeopleTools and PeopleSoft development technologies.
• Proficiency in REST, SOAP, web services, APIs, and file-based interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, customization, integration, testing, deployment, and support of PeopleSoft applications.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into effective PeopleSoft solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for implementations, upgrades, patches, and production support.
• Review architecture and improve performance, scalability, and security.
• Lead integrations between PeopleSoft and internal/third-party systems via REST/SOAP/API.
• Establish development standards, coding practices, and change-control procedures.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to standards.
• Mentor developers and coordinate with infra, DB, and security teams.

Skills

PeopleTools

PeopleCode

Integration Broker

REST/SOAP/APIs

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle Database

PeopleSoft

Web Services

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

We are seeking an experienced Lead PeopleSoft Developer to design, develop, implement, and support PeopleSoft applications across the organization. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for PeopleSoft development initiatives, translate business requirements into scalable solutions, mentor development teams, and ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the PeopleSoft environment.

This role will work closely with business stakeholders, functional consultants, project managers, infrastructure teams, and third-party vendors to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Minneapolis, MN is $120k - $130k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, customization, integration, testing, deployment, and support of PeopleSoft applications.
• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into effective PeopleSoft solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for PeopleSoft implementations, upgrades, patches, enhancements, and production support.
• Review application architecture and recommend improvements to performance, scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Lead integrations between PeopleSoft and internal or third-party systems using REST, SOAP, Integration Broker, APIs, middleware, and file-based interfaces.
• Establish and enforce development standards, coding practices, documentation requirements, and change-control procedures.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to PeopleSoft and organizational development standards.
• Troubleshoot complex application, integration, batch-processing, and performance issues.
• Coordinate with functional teams to validate configurations and ensure that technical solutions meet business requirements.
• Create technical designs, interface specifications, deployment plans, test plans, and support documentation.
• Support system testing, integration testing, regression testing, user acceptance testing, and production releases.
• Monitor and optimize batch processes, online transactions, application performance, and database activity.
• Mentor and provide guidance to PeopleSoft developers and junior technical staff.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, database, security, and application support teams.
• Participate in disaster recovery, environment management, audit, compliance, and security initiatives.
• Support vendor management and evaluate new PeopleSoft technologies and capabilities.
• Participate in on-call or after-hours support as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in PeopleSoft development, technical design, and application support.
• Experience serving as a technical lead or senior developer on PeopleSoft projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with PeopleTools and PeopleSoft development technologies.
• Proficiency in PeopleCode, Application Engine, Component Interface, Integration Broker, SQR, and SQL.
• Experience designing and supporting integrations using REST, SOAP, web services, APIs, and file-based interfaces.
• Strong understanding of relational databases, preferably Oracle.
• Experience with PeopleSoft application upgrades, image updates, patches, and customization retrofits.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and provide effective technical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred, but not required:

• PeopleTools certification or relevant PeopleSoft training.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Fluid User Interface and Activity Guides.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Test Framework.
• Experience with Oracle databases, PL/SQL, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, version control, automated deployment, and DevOps practices.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.