PeopleSoft Software Engineer I in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionPeopleSoft Software Engineer I
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Division: IT ENTERPRISE FINAN SYST
Requisition Number: 2026381
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30AM-5PM; Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
The Software Engineer will manage system upgrades, patches, integrations, customizations, and environment refreshes while monitoring system performance and resolving complex technical issues. This position works closely with functional teams, database administrators, and third party vendors to implement technical solutions that support the City’s financial operations.
The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in PeopleSoft administration and development, along with excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 07/31/2026
Job Close Date: 08/14/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Division: IT ENTERPRISE FINAN SYST
Requisition Number: 2026381
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30AM-5PM; Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$75,096 – $110,000: Depending on Qualifications and Experience.
Job Description:
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Apply Now!
The City of Chesapeake is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support and enhance the City’s PeopleSoft Financials environment. This position is responsible for administering, maintaining, and optimizing the PeopleSoft application and supporting infrastructure to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of critical enterprise systems.
The City of Chesapeake is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support and enhance the City’s PeopleSoft Financials environment. This position is responsible for administering, maintaining, and optimizing the PeopleSoft application and supporting infrastructure to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of critical enterprise systems.
The Software Engineer will manage system upgrades, patches, integrations, customizations, and environment refreshes while monitoring system performance and resolving complex technical issues. This position works closely with functional teams, database administrators, and third party vendors to implement technical solutions that support the City’s financial operations.
The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in PeopleSoft administration and development, along with excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five or more years of experience administering, implementing, and supporting PeopleSoft Financials or other enterprise ERP systems.
- Experience with PeopleTools, including Application Designer, Data Mover, Process Scheduler, Integration Broker, and Oracle WebLogic administration.
- Experience applying PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) images, patches, upgrades, and performing environment refreshes.
- Experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server databases, including writing SQL for troubleshooting and performance tuning.
- Experience developing and maintaining PeopleSoft customizations using PeopleCode, Application Engine, SQR, BI Publisher, and related development tools.
- Experience with system monitoring, performance tuning, capacity planning, and troubleshooting complex enterprise application environments.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively support both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Experience supporting enterprise financial systems in a local government environment is preferred.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires a bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience in computer science or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of full-time experience in software development and engineering.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of full-time experience in software development and engineering.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Job Open Date: 07/31/2026
Job Close Date: 08/14/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is not eligible for third-party (i.e., contractor/staffing agency) placements. For questions about this position, please email selection@cityofchesapeake.net.
Information Technology based positions must meet requirements specified in Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) policy for access to the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN).
Information Technology based positions must meet requirements specified in Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) policy for access to the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN).
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