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Arizona State University is hiring a Senior PeopleSoft Development Engineer. This role involves collaborating with business functional users to understand requirements, analyzing and resolving issues, modifying and developing PeopleSoft applications, and ensuring their operational efficiency. The position includes both functional and technical responsibilities while fostering a positive and inclusive culture within the Enterprise Technology team.

Highlights

Collaborate closely with Financial Aid and Scholarship Services (FASS) to build, maintain processes, and resolve related issues.
Participate in ongoing development and implementation of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.
Analyze, document, and recommend improvements for system processes and data integrity.
Design, develop, test, and install higher education PeopleSoft applications and interfaces with other enterprise systems.
Utilize knowledge of Application Engine, PeopleCode, SQL, data structures, XML, JSON, SOAP/REST web services, and PeopleSoft FLUID page development.
Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and performance in routine tasks.
Demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence, and commitment to cultivating an inclusive, psychologically safe work environment.
Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree with at least five years of relevant experience or equivalent training.
Full-time position with salary range $78,000 - $124,608 depending on experience.
Position based on Tempe campus with hybrid remote work options; no driving requirement.

Senior PeopleSoft Development Engineer Full Description

Job Profile:Applications Developer 3

Job Family:IT Applications

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$124,608.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

The Senior PeopleSoft Development Engineer works closely and collaboratively with business functional users to comprehend business requirements; performs analysis, and provide system support. The Senior PeopleSoft Development Engineer is also responsible for software modification and development as well as the testing of PeopleSoft applications to meet business requirements and to ensure ongoing operational efficiency. This position has both functional and technical responsibilities.

As with all members of the Enterprise Technology team, this role carries core responsibilities, including fostering a sense of belonging and cultivating a culture that is relational, visionary, and empowering. With a strong emphasis on authenticity and compassion, this position is dedicated to embodying and advancing our culture.

Position Salary: $78,000 - $124,608; DOE

Essential Duties:

Work closely with the Financial Aid and Scholarship Services (FASS) office to build and maintain business processes.
Responsibility includes analyzing and resolving FASS issues. Also this role will have select functional FASS business responsibility.
Participates in the continued development of PeopleSoft's Campus Solutions.
Coordinates with users on modifications, fixes and implementation of new/existing functionality of the PeopleSoft system.
Gathers and organizes information on problems or procedures; documents existing processes and systems and analyses data for possible improvements; recommends new or revised systems.
Leads users in analyzing and defining system design input/output requirements, documents, forms and procedural flow between departments and/or divisions when developing and implementing PeopleSoft Administrative systems.
Supports the design, development, programming, testing, installation and use of higher education applications.
Designs and maintains processes to interface with data from PeopleSoft and a variety of other internal and external enterprise systems.
Designs and programs procedures to ensure data integrity.
Modifies and/or writes applications programming code as needed.
Prepares reports summarizing findings, alternatives, and recommendations.
Plans, schedules, and coordinates the implementation of new or modified administrative systems.
Performs research, including conferring with PeopleSoft/Oracle, to resolve technical questions and problems related to the PeopleSoft applications.
Confers with other ET (Enterprise Technology) and other ASU department personnel in resolving problems involving program content, input/output requirements, and other procedural and technical matters.
Prepares, promotes and adheres to written procedures, system specifications, programming guidelines, and other necessary documentation.
Leverage AI in routine tasks and contribute ideas for using AI to improve the unit's efficiency and overall performance.
Take responsibility for fostering a positive culture, upholding organizational values, and championing engagement in all its forms.
Collaborate across teams and actively participate in ET/ASU events and programs.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with Financial Aid business processes. Including knowledge of ISIRs and verification, Communications, Awarding, Budgeting and Disbursement.
The ideal candidate will have experience using the PeopleSoft Financial Aid module, however other FA system experience will be considered.
Ability to read, modify & create Application Engine, and PeopleCode program logic
Solid understanding of data structure/algorithms including, but not limited to: Arrays, Queues, Trees, Sorting
Experience with the planning, testing and implementation of system patches and upgrades.
Experience with relational databases including the ability to read & write SQL statements with complex joins
An understanding of XML, JSON, Web-services using SOAP/REST, and creating integrations utilizing PeopleSoft Integration technologies
Knowledge of or experience with PeopleSoft FLUID page development
Demonstrated ability to model empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.
Experience in a values-driven organization with a strong commitment to inclusion and belonging.
Ability to cultivate a psychologically safe environment where all team members can thrive.
Capacity to inspire and drive meaningful change in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to support a more sustainable environment.
Commitment to leading by example through effective communication, active participation, and advocacy for the institution's sustainability programs.

Working Environment:

Activities primarily take place in a standard, climate-controlled office environment and may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, or moving between office spaces.
This role involves regular use of a computer (desktop and/or laptop), including a keyboard and mouse.
Effective communication and proficiency with a variety of technologies are essential for collaboration with the broader team.
Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
Regular responsibilities may require the ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

Application Instructions:

In your cover letter, describe your experience working with PeopleSoft and disclose whether you used AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to support any part of your application. Transparency in the use of such tools is appreciated and will not affect the evaluation process.

Department Statement:

Enterprise Technology (ET) embraces its role as both an enabler and catalyst for advancing the vision and work of the New American University. We are a values-driven organization. Our commitments are reflected in all of the work we do in pursuit of operational excellence, the experience and delight of our community, and our strategic and innovation initiatives. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Join the team that sparks human-centered innovation

ET is a rapidly reconfigurable and entrepreneurial organization at ASU that prioritizes and executes to meet the needs of our community of learners, faculty, researchers and staff. Our work emphasizes autonomy, flexibility and distributed decision-making to leverage the strengths of individuals. Together, we embrace a culture that nurtures, engages and embraces many voices with a shared lens of positive community impact and expanded opportunities for collaboration.

Why join us?

Mission oriented. Everything we do is to advance ASU's charter -- measuring who we include and how they succeed. We are staunch champions of learner success and put people first.

Flexibility. Our flexible work environment allows employees to explore opportunities with their supervisor beyond the traditional work schedule. Opportunities include hybrid work where staff are in person three days per week.

Culture forward. We embrace a Positive Core culture: Belonging, Relational, Authentic, Visionary and Empowered.

Scale of impact. Our work changes the world. With 200k+ learners, faculty, researchers and staff, working with ET means you have the capacity to improve many lives and entire communities.

World-class, low cost education. Our professional development is built in! ET encourages staff to seek additional certificates and degrees via ASU's top ranked programs with major tuition breaks.

Exposure to industry giants. ET partners with Amazon, Apple, Arista, Cox, Verizon, Salesforce, Alteryx and a diversity of technology companies to enhance our innovations and deepen their impact.

Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.

Location:Campus: Tempe

Funding:No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$19011.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance - For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.

Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

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