Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago
PeopleSoft Senior Programmer
Lawrence, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a PeopleSoft Senior Programmer to join the KU Information Technology team. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining PeopleSoft applications to support the university’s operations, while collaborating with various stakeholders and managing project planning and documentation.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and customize PeopleSoft applications, including modules for Human Resources, Finance, 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
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
Perform regular system maintenance, including applying patches, upgrades, and fixes to ensure the 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
Other Duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 demonstrated proficiency in PeopleTools, including Application Designer, PeopleCode, Application Engine, Component Interface, Integration Broker, and web services as demonstrated in application materials
Three years of relevant PeopleSoft experience using SQL, PL/SQL, SQR, XML, Java, and other programming languages relevant to PeopleSoft development using PeopleTools 8.60 or higher
Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials
Preferred
Relevant PeopleSoft certifications
Experience with PeopleSoft upgrades, applying updates, patches, and managing version control
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into technical solutions
Experience in higher education or large-scale enterprise environments
Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools
Knowledge of data security and privacy regulations, particularly those relevant to higher education institutions
Benefits
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
State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors
Educational opportunities for employees
Company
Inside Higher Ed
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