Description of Work/Responsibilities
The consultant will:
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to review and interpret business requirements.
- Translate requirements into functional and technical design documents.
- Architect technical solutions for the Student Information System (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions) based on technical design specifications.
- Develop and implement customizations or integrations, including complex programming at a senior level.
- Conduct unit testing and support system testing.
- Deploy approved PeopleSoft enhancements and support rollout.
- Provide knowledge transfer and support documentation.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and QA support as needed.
Key Deliverables
Deliverables may include, but are not limited to:
- Technical specifications and design documentation for approved enhancements.
- Developed and tested code/configuration for approved requests.
- User acceptance testing (UAT) support and issue resolution.
- Deployment and post-implementation validation.
- Final knowledge transfer document or debrief session summarizing completed work.
Required Qualifications
The consultant must have:
- A bachelor's degree in relevant field.
- Minimum 6 years of PeopleSoft technical developer experience, including at least 5 years in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (Student Financials, Academic Advisement, Campus Community, Financial Aid, Admissions, and Student Records).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong work ethic, responsibility, and dedication.
- Proven experience in the full lifecycle of developing, testing, and supporting applications within PeopleSoft.
- Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions at a senior level.
- Development experience in PeopleSoft, including Application Packages, Application Engine, SQR, Application Designer, Integration Broker, Web Services (REST and SOAP), PeopleCode, Security, and PeopleTools 8.56+.
- Ability to evaluate existing customizations/integrations, make recommendations, and implement changes.
- Knowledge of the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions data model.
- Proficiency with Oracle SQL and relational databases.
- Experience working with functional teams to formalize solutions and troubleshoot issues.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in systems analysis, application administration, testing, and implementation of complex systems.
- Self-motivation and commitment to excellence.
- Ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to provide expert guidance in systems analysis, design, and project strategies.
- Skills in assessing business procedures and developing customized PeopleSoft solutions.
- Highly developed problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage scope and expectations, follow through, and own issues.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with JavaScript and CSS.