Programmer Analyst V

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville seeks a senior role to lead enterprise systems development initiatives on Belknap Campus. You will guide medium to large projects, communicate with internal and external customers, and design and implement complex programming solutions across the enterprise.

The role emphasizes project leadership, architecture planning, and hands-on development, with a focus on modernizing university systems. Previous PeopleSoft and AI-assisted coding experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and eight years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience in enterprise systems development and large projects.
• Ability to plan, design, code, test, and document complex programming solutions.
• Strong communication with internal and external customers.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams on projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical direction for enterprise projects.
• Plan, organize, schedule, and scope project phases with limited supervision.
• Design, code, test, debug, and document complex programming solutions.
• Proactively communicate with customers and track progress.
• Assist in coaching and mentoring team members.

Skills

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions 9.2

PeopleTools 8.61+

AI in coding

Process documentation

Customer communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions 9.2

PeopleTools 8.61+

Job description

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and eight (8) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 10 (Salaried)

Location

Belknap Campus

Time Type

Full time

Worker Type

Regular

Job Req ID

R109498

Position Description

The core of this position will be to provide high level programming and technical direction in relation to the University of Louisville's enterprise systems development initiatives. The individual is expected to be able to support medium and large enterprise projects and be proactive in communications with internal and external customers. This position is responsible for the following:

• Plan, organize, schedule, and scope phases of assigned projects/applications with limited supervision
• Design, code, test, debug, and document highly complex programing solutions
• Proactively communicate with customers
• Identify processes in need of change
• Participate in application programming teams working on Enterprise projects

Please note that any selected candidate's hire date may be effective no earlier than January 5, 2027.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support in operational and team activities including: coaching/mentoring, sharing technical knowledge, serving as a contact point for the team, acting as official team record keeper, ensuring that organizational and customer expectations are met, and promoting continuous process improvements.
• Be responsible for project management activities, including: planning/estimating, task assignment and monitoring, tracking resource utilization, status reporting, coordinating with internal and external customers, and ensuring successful project completion. Be proactive in communications with internal and external customers and follow up in a timely and helpful manner.
• Perform programming and analysis tasks including: requirements definition, evaluation and selection of software, consulting, analysis, design, coding, testing, problem resolution, documentation, user training, and production turnover. Exhibit service orientation through problem identification, resolution and responsiveness to internal and external customer needs.
• Assist in the technical and quality instruction of others through coaching and mentoring, provide encouragement, help in establishing attainable goals, identify deficiencies and strengths, and serve as a technical resource as needed.
• Ensures that the automated business processes are maintained and running properly.
• Ensures that preliminary testing is completed and validated for processes; ensures that the processes are documented.
• Takes a leading role in the implementation of major upgrades and new technology.
• Works on the integration of new systems that support University processes.
• Coordinates technical activities with the project manager, and at times, serves as a backup for the project managers.
• Seek continuous professional development through training and self-education

Competencies

• Organizational Skills
• Computer Programming and Application Software
• Communication Skills - Verbal and written
• Planning and Executing Skills
• Mentoring and Coaching Skills

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Peoplesoft Campus Solutions 9.2
• PeopleTools 8.61 or higher
• Use of AI in coding
• Develop process documentation for a broad audience
• Ability to communicate and work with customers at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills

Compensation Will Be Commensurate To Candidate Experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].