PeopleSoft Senior Programmer - 33397BR

This position involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining PeopleSoft applications and systems to support the university’s administrative and academic operations. The role offers latitude for independent decisions while collaborating in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Application Development & Support (40%)
  • Design, develop, and customize PeopleSoft applications, including modules for Human Resources, 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.
• System Maintenance and Security (30%)
  • Perform regular system maintenance, including applying patches, upgrades, and fixes to ensure 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.
• Project Management and Documentation (25%)
  • 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.
• Other Duties (5%)
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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' experience in PeopleTools, including Application Designer, PeopleCode, Application Engine, Component Interface, and Integration Broker, and web services.
• Three years of relevant PeopleSoft Campus Solutions 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience with 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.
• Retirement program.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors.
• Educational opportunities for employees.

Pay

Advertised salary range: $81,600 to $85,000

Schedule

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Regular, full-time position.
• Anticipated start date: Monday, September 14, 2026.

KU is not able to provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.