PeopleSoft Senior Programmer

Center for Public Partnerships & Research

Topeka (KS)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 85,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Job summary

The University of Kansas Information Technology department seeks a PeopleSoft Senior Programmer to design, develop, test, and maintain PeopleSoft applications across HR, Student Administration, and related modules.

The ideal candidate has extensive PeopleSoft experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders. KU offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with no H-1B sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications

Three years' experience in PeopleTools, including Application Designer, PeopleCode, Application Engine, Component Interface, and Integration Broker, and web services as shown in application materials.
Three years of relevant PeopleSoft Campus Solutions experience using SQL, PL/SQL, SQR, XML, Java, and other programming languages relevant to PeopleSoft development using PeopleTools 8.60 or higher as shown in application materials.
Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and customize PeopleSoft applications, including modules for Human Resources, Student Administration, and others as required.
Develop and maintain integrations between PeopleSoft and other university systems, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for PeopleSoft applications, including performance tuning and optimization.
Perform regular system maintenance, including applying patches, upgrades, and fixes to ensure stability and security of PeopleSoft systems.
Ensure compliance with university policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements through regular audits and reviews of system configurations and operations.
Manage and maintain backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability in case of system failures or data loss.
Implement and monitor system alerts and performance metrics to proactively identify and address potential issues.
Implement security protocols and monitor system vulnerabilities to protect against potential threats and unauthorized access.
Participate in project planning and management activities, including defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables, and ensuring successful project execution.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and system documentation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications and solutions.
Participate in IT service management including incident and problem resolution.

Skills

PeopleSoft

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PeopleTools

Application Designer

PeopleCode

Application Engine

Component Interface

Integration Broker

Web services

SQL

PL/SQL

SQR

XML

Java

Job description

Position Overview

The PeopleSoft Senior Programmer at KU Information Technology will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining PeopleSoft applications and systems to support the university’s administrative and academic operations. This position has latitude for independent decisions while collaborating in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with PeopleSoft technologies, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 10 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work! KU is not able to provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.

Job Description

40% - Application Development & Support

Design, develop, and customize PeopleSoft applications, including modules for Human Resources, Student Administration, and others as required.
Develop and maintain integrations between PeopleSoft and other university systems, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for PeopleSoft applications, including performance tuning and optimization.

30% - System Maintenance and Security

Perform regular system maintenance, including applying patches, upgrades, and fixes to ensure stability and security of PeopleSoft systems.
Ensure compliance with university policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements through regular audits and reviews of system configurations and operations.
Manage and maintain backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability in case of system failures or data loss.
Implement and monitor system alerts and performance metrics to proactively identify and address potential issues.
Implement security protocols and monitor system vulnerabilities to protect against potential threats and unauthorized access.

25% - Project Management and Documentation

Participate in project planning and management activities, including defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables, and ensuring successful project execution.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and system documentation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications and solutions.
Participate in IT service management including incident and problem resolution.

5% - Other Duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED and seven years of relevant PeopleSoft experience OR an Associate’s degree and five years of relevant PeopleSoft experience OR a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant PeopleSoft experience.
Three years' experience in PeopleTools, including Application Designer, PeopleCode, Application Engine, Component Interface, and Integration Broker, and web services as shown in application materials.
Three years of relevant PeopleSoft Campus Solutions experience using SQL, PL/SQL, SQR, XML, Java, and other programming languages relevant to PeopleSoft development using PeopleTools 8.60 or higher as shown in application materials.
Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant PeopleSoft certifications as shown in application materials.
Experience with PeopleSoft upgrades, applying updates, patches, and managing version control ash shown in application materials.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into technical solutions as shown in application materials.
Experience in higher education or large-scale enterprise environments as shown in application materials.
Experience with project management methodologies and tools as shown in application materials.
Experience with data security and privacy regulations, particularly those relevant to higher education institutions as shown in application materials.

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