Department Administrative Applications
Category Information Technology
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 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

Business/System Analysis and Development:

• 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.

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, 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.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related fields or equivalent related 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 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.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours
36.25

Eligible for Overtime
No

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Probationary Period
180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
No

Physical Capacity Exam Required
No

Valid Drivers License Required
No

Experience Level
Mid-Senior Level

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Salary Range
$121,000 to $137,000