The Catholic University of America

PeopleSoft Developer in Washington, D.C. and work from home permitted. Review, analyze, and modify programming systems including coding, testing, debugging, and installing to support the university's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and business applications systems. Assist with the development and maintenance of ERP and business application systems. Test ERP and application layouts to ensure the system is meeting university needs. Ensure that software and services can be integrated into the ERP system. Provide technical support for ERP Systems (PeopleSoft) including testing, design, analysis, software upgrades and problem resolution. Ensure the reliable performance of learning management systems. Troubleshoot and resolve any ERP related hardware, software, user access or other problems. Coordinate new software releases, fixes and upgrades with technical teams and users. Recommend new features or changes to configuration/workflows based on user feedback. Email resume to HR Talent, The Catholic University of America, at hr-talent@cua.edu.

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $100,000-112,000. 

Application development, integration, maintenance and management:

• Develop detailed specifications based on system requirements.
• Develop and implement the technical architecture of ancillary applications and interfaces to the ERP environment.
• Work closely with the technical teams to develop, configure and maintain system interfaces (internal and external).
• Design, and develop custom applications as appropriate using SDLC life cycle management methodologies.
• Troubleshoots reported issues and works with the database team to identify root causes and remedies.
• Identify and research software patches/fixes for systems.
• Perform quality control, assurance and testing on systems.

Participate in new functionality development to ensure secure, elegant and low maintenance data designs are adopted. Activities include:

• Work closely with our partners (user groups and departments) to create business process analysis and mapping, and assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Evaluate existing products for enhancements, review new products and services to enhance the overall service management of the application services environment.
• Perform analysis to identify systems requirements.
• Communicate with users on system development activities.

Administer, maintain and manage the application services environment:

• Administer and maintain assigned applications (production and non-production environments) that support and integrate with our ERP environment.
• Develop processes for routine maintenance and management tasks related to application administration, monitoring, security administration etc.
• Perform and or co-ordinates system upgrades, patching tasks and activities for ancillary application. Troubleshoot and repair system problems.
• Create and update system documentation.
• Define appropriate metrics to measure performance and ensure metrics are collected, reported and reviewed regularly.
• Periodically audit logs and access privileges to ensure appropriate security and privacy of applications and data.

Other duties include:

• Work as part of the ERP team to carry out assignments within the framework established by the supervisor and in conformance with established practices and procedures; bring unexpected or controversial findings to the supervisor’s attention.
• Be a team player and champion to peers and customers.
• Lead projects and implementations as assigned.
• Work closely with managed services providers, vendors and contractors.
• Share knowledge and experience to develop a culture of collaboration and sharing.
• Participate in developing a framework to establish documentation standards and mentor peers and team members to adopt a culture of keeping documentation up-to-date.
• Interface with IT auditors during audit cycles to provide related information and implement suggested solutions and controls.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisors.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science, Information technology or a related discipline preferred. Seven (7) to ten (10) years’ experience as a PeopleSoft Developer or Systems Developer accepted in lieu of degree.

●      At least two (2) to four (4) years’ experience as a PeopleSoft Developer

●      At least four (4) to six (6) years’ programming experience using at least one programming language or toolset.

●      Two (2) years’ experience can be substituted by a Master’s degree.

●      Two (2) to four (4) years minimum experience in application analysis, design, software development, systems implementation with demonstrated strong performance

●      Knowledge of PeopleSoft technologies - PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Application Engine, SQR, Integration Broker, etc.

●      Demonstrated experience as a SQL developer: writing SQL code, scripts and using report tools

●      Experience developing interfaces between ERP and ancillary applications (hosted, cloud-based) using PeopleSoft Technologies - Application Engine/SQR, and web services etc.  )

●      Experience developing and maintaining ERP applications (PeopleSoft, Banner or similar)

●      Experience installing and configuring COTS applications in a multi-tier environment, including integration with ERP applications.