Senior PeopleSoft Developer/Analyst II

About the position

Princeton University’s Office of Information Technology is seeking a Senior Developer/Analyst II to serve as a technical expert for the PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) application. This position analyzes customer needs and develops customizations, reports, interfaces and bolt-on solutions for HCM. Responsibilities also include operational support, testing, maintenance, and customer support. The Senior Developer/Analyst works under the general supervision of senior staff and the Senior Manager/Director of the group. A Senior Developer/Analyst will build and maintains interactive applications within the ERP landscape: focusing on design, development, integration, testing, and deployment, while collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring scalable, high-performance solutions that meet business needs. Key tasks include requirement analysis, coding, debugging, creating documentation, and improving development processes. A remote work arrangement within the US may be considered for candidates with the appropriate background and experience. If remote, employees are expected to have a professional, distraction free environment with reliable high-speed internet connection.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze customer requests and needs, build conceptual models as needed and recommend and design appropriate solutions to meet their needs.
  • Conceptualize solutions in collaboration with business partners. Develop solutions within the PeopleSoft environment that meet customer business needs.
  • Design and develop interfaces between new and existing systems, both internal and external to Princeton.
  • Work with senior managers and peers to translate functional requirements into technical requirements and design appropriate solutions.
  • Develop a deep understanding of customer business processes.
  • Build and nurture trusting professional relationships with the business partners.
  • Troubleshoot operational application issues and implement appropriate solutions.
  • Follow established change management processes to migrate changes to production environments.
  • Apply delivered PeopleSoft Upgrade Manager (PUM) images.
  • Support the Human Resources, Dean of the Faculty and Finance and Treasurer offices.
  • Research new functionality and technologies that can enhance customer business processes and meet business needs.
  • Collaborate with ERP colleagues in the research and implementation of new technologies, including training and knowledge transfer.
  • Keep an open mind and a learning mindset to new ERP platforms and artificial intelligence options to create efficiencies.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a PeopleSoft developer/analyst, which includes direct programming experience and experience conducting business analysis with technical and non-technical staff.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a developer/analyst supporting PeopleSoft HCM, mainly HR, Payroll, Benefits, Absence Management, Time & Labor and Self Service.
  • In-depth knowledge of PeopleSoft architecture.
  • In-depth experience developing in PeopleTools, including Application Designer, Application Engine, PeopleCode, and Application Packages.
  • In-depth knowledge SQR, and SQL.
  • In-depth knowledge of debugging and tracing PeopleSoft sessions.
  • Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS, XML, JavaScript.
  • Understanding of sound security principles and practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong initiative and drive.
  • Ability to multi-task between projects and applications and to manage multiple priorities, while meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, as well as independently.
  • Ability to adapt to change, keep abreast of technology trends, and learn new skills and technologies.
  • Well versed in project methodologies: Agile and Waterfall.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related fields or equivalent related work experience.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in a higher-education setting.
  • Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Fluid, Work Centers and Activity Guides.
  • Working knowledge of web service technologies such as Integration Broker, REST and SOAP.
  • Knowledge of scheduling software (such as PeopleSoft Process Scheduler, IWS).
  • Working knowledge of AWE.
  • Familiarity with other ERP solutions: Workday, and/or Oracle.
  • Familiarity with change management processes and software (such as ServiceNow).
  • Familiarity with COBOL.
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