Senior PeopleSoft Upgrade Specialist

Base One Technologies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in New York seeks an experienced technical professional with at least 10 years of PeopleSoft and PeopleTools experience. The role involves executing legislative updates, installing and maintaining PeopleSoft infrastructure, and leading security product implementations. Candidates must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a degree in Computer Science or Engineering. This opportunity allows working on critical payroll systems and collaborating across various teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with multiple versions of PeopleSoft and PeopleTools.
• Experience in performing upgrades and patch installations using Change Assistant.
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft HCM applications (v 9.2 PUM 39+).

Responsibilities

• Execute legislative update scripts and necessary system configuration changes.
• Perform installation and maintenance of PeopleSoft infrastructure.
• Coordinate configuration changes related to OBBBA within project timelines.

Skills

PeopleSoft experience

PeopleTools knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Server virtualization knowledge

UNIX experience

Education

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Oracle WebLogic

Oracle SQL

PeopleSoft AppDesigner

Job description

Responsibilities

• Execute required legislative update scripts, perform necessary system configuration changes, and create/retrofit existing payroll-related code, web services, interfaces, and reports within NYCAPS Actives and Retirees environments to support implementation of changes mandated under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
• Perform installation, maintenance, and configuration of PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, and associated Middleware infrastructure in support of OBBBA-driven payroll processing, pay rule adjustments, overtime calculations, tax updates, and related reporting changes. Tasks will include supporting the infrastructure of critical Citywide applications including NYCAPS and related payroll components.
• Work closely with the Technical Lead and project teams to coordinate OBBBA-related configuration changes, manage migrations across environments, and ensure timely completion of all implementation activities within established project timelines while balancing ongoing payroll operations and competing priorities.

Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have a minimum of Ten (10) years’ experience in working with multiple versions of PeopleSoft and PeopleTools across HCM modules.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) who has performed multiple PeopleSoft and PeopleTools upgrades and patch installations using Change Assistant and PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM).
• Working experience and understanding of PeopleSoft HCM applications (v 9.2 PUM 39+ with fluid technology) and PeopleSoft Tools (v 8.59+)
• Experience in administration of associated middleware products like Oracle WebLogic, PeopleSoft AppDesigner, Oracle SQL, etc.
• Experience working with different lines of businesses to fully understand the customizations made to the environment, and the impact to project timeline.
• Responsible for leading and overseeing the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of Oracle Peoplesoft security products.
• Responsible for driving the evolution of our Peoplesoft security infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver effective security, identity, and access management solutions.
• Oversee the end-to-end design, development, testing, and implementation of the Peoplesoft security infrastructure, adhering to architectural and security best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of Server virtualization, PeopleSoft debugging, PeopleSoft tuning
• Strong Knowledge of PeopleSoft with Oracle RAC Architecture integration and configuration.
• Strong Knowledge of PS and PT on UNIX, with AIX preferred
• Ability to plan and prioritize work and meet project deadlines
• Must be self-motivated and work well with other groups

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with an enterprise wide, large-scale implementations
• Experience working within a matrix environment.
• Certified in PeopleSoft Upgrade Administration
• CA Tool & PUM
• Shell, SQL, scripting.
• Experience working with New York City Automated Personnel System (NYCAPS) is preferred

Education

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or in a Technical/Business Discipline is required.