Princeton University: Senior PeopleSoft Developer/Analyst II
Headquarters: Princeton, New Jersey, United States
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Job Type: Full-Time
Overview
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 maintain 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.
Remote Work: 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 a reliable high-speed internet connection.
Responsibilities
Business/System Analysis and Development
- Analyze customer requests and needs, build conceptual models as needed, and recommend and design appropriate solutions.
- 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 business partners.
Support
- 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.
Leadership
- 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.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a PeopleSoft developer/analyst, including direct programming and business analysis with technical and non-technical staff.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience supporting PeopleSoft HCM (HR, Payroll, Benefits, Absence Management, Time & Labor, and Self Service).
- In-depth knowledge of PeopleSoft architecture.
- In-depth experience developing in PeopleTools (Application Designer, Application Engine, PeopleCode, and Application Packages).
- In-depth knowledge of SQR and SQL.
- In-depth knowledge of debugging and tracing PeopleSoft sessions.
- Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS, XML, and JavaScript.
- Understanding of sound security principles and practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Strong initiative and drive.
- Ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and independently.
- Ability to adapt to change, keep abreast of technology trends, and learn new skills.
- Well-versed in project methodologies: Agile and Waterfall.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields, or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a higher-education setting.
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Fluid, Work Centers, and Activity Guides.
- Working knowledge of web service technologies (Integration Broker, REST, and SOAP).
- Knowledge of scheduling software (e.g., PeopleSoft Process Scheduler, IWS).
- Working knowledge of AWE.
- Familiarity with other ERP solutions (Workday and/or Oracle).
- Familiarity with change management processes and software (e.g., ServiceNow).
- Familiarity with COBOL.
Compensation and Logistics
- Salary Range: $121,000 to $137,000
- Standard Weekly Hours: 36.25
- Eligible for Overtime: No
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Probationary Period: 180 days
- Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, qualifications, experience, education, and market conditions when extending an offer.