Independence Blue Cross · 1 month ago
Lead Application Developer (PeopleSoft) - Hybrid (PA/NJ/DE)
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expIndependence Blue Cross is a company focused on enhancing the health and well-being of the communities they serve. They are seeking a Lead Application Developer to provide business and systems support for PeopleSoft products, design and implement application updates, and guide other developers. The role involves technical support, project management, and the development of automated systems and business process improvements.
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Responsibilities
Provides technical and functional support for PeopleSoft HCM, Financial, and Supply Chain modules
Partners with PeopleSoft System Administrator to perform PeopleTools upgrades, application image updates, and tax updates
Implements new functionality and business areas on all PeopleSoft modules as needed
Designs and configures automated system approvals using PeopleSoft Approval Workflow Engine
Creates business process improvements and issue resolutions using module experience and strong development and coding skills
Demonstrates fundamental understanding of project management and the use of project management tools and tracking
Demonstrates ability to direct staff through the lifecycle of a project, including prioritizing tasks and monitoring performance
Develop conversion or implementation plans
Estimate level of effort involved in proposed system changes
Research delivered system functionality and compare to business area request
Develop/design system solution based on business area requirements
Identify design constraints, impacts, and integration points
Provide guidance in design changes, modifications, and enhancements to program features
Participate in database design and implementation
Identify/solve technical problems applying established data processing techniques
Demonstrates proficiency in Application Engine, SQR/SQL, PeopleCode, Integration Broker and other PeopleTools
Demonstrates proficiency in setup, customization, and administration of Approval Workflow Engine
Perform coding as required
Create and maintain all aspects of documentation relating to assigned system development task
Develop testing plan and coordinate business area testing
Perform and manage integration testing
Evaluate system performance
Identify and resolve discrepancies, problems, and weaknesses in the system
Identify and integrate supporting analysis to define all aspects of system development
Perform evaluation of upgrade compare reports
Perform reapplication of necessary system customizations to internal and external objects
Keep abreast of major technical changes impacting IBC/Human Resources/Payroll/Finance /IT/PeopleSoft by reading trade publications, OJT, seminars, courses, associations, etc
Ensure documentation of system & programs is current and accurate; maintain and revise as required to reflect current system & program status
Coordinate activities between business areas, distributed systems areas, application support areas and database administration areas (PeopleSoft Developers, PeopleSoft Administrators, IT, DBAs, HR/Payroll Users)
Qualification
Required
An undergraduate degree, preferably in Computer Science, Accounting, Business Administration or Mathematics, is required
A minimum of (2) two years of experience in a Senior Application Developer position
A minimum of (3-4) three to four years as a PeopleSoft Developer is required
Must be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills as well as possess effective presentation skills
Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app
Preferred
Experience supporting PeopleSoft Human Capital Management
Company
Independence Blue Cross
The leading health insurer in southeastern Pennsylvania. It is a sub-organization of Independence Blue Cross.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Alexandra Jorgensen
Senior Vice President Human Resources
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SVP & Market President, National
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