Senior Enterprise Application Developer

Senior Enterprise Application Developer-38836University Staff

Description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education!

At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.

By joining our team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado’s system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities.

We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you’re passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey. .

Position Summary:

University Information Services (UIS) provides technical services and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado’s (CU) four campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to excellence in customer service, technical expertise, and the development of enterprise applications responsible for supporting CU’s students, faculty, human resources employees, finance employees, and others.

The Senior Enterprise Applications Administrator provides essential consultation to UIS and CU leadership regarding the PeopleSoft Financial modules. This position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating maintenance and enhancement requests, analyzing complex processes in order to define system enhancements and modifications, and providing technical application support to system end users. Additionally, the Senior PeopleSoft Developer provides application development in PeopleSoft Financials modules by coding, testing, implementing batch and online computer software, and providing technical support to CU’s staff.

This position reports to the Assistant Director of eRA & Finance Development and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff system.

Where You Will Work:

Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely within the United States.

Please note, leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months' notice before any change can be implemented.

Equal Opportunity Statement:CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Develops, troubleshoots, and supports production of the Peoplesoft Finance and Grants modules 24/7
• Develops, tests, debugs, modifies, and documents PeopleSoft enterprise application systems
• Consults with UIS management and team leads to implement critical maintenance and enhancement projects by providing essential information regarding PeopleSoft technology, functionality, and capabilities
• Gathers and analyzes requirements to create technical designs to recommend and implement system enhancements and/or process improvements for business applications projects, including the development of new applications and customizations to be integrated with existing applications
• Coordinates end user system testing
• Creates or modifies applications using PeopleCode, PeopleTools, and other development and testing tools
• Creates and modifies technical documentation by writing and updating program, operations, and other system documentation
• Assists campus key users, System Financials staff, and business process owners by answering technical questions
• Instructs key users on the proper use and functionality of application programs by participating in meetings in which PeopleSoft functional and technical expertise is needed
• Resolves application questions and reported software and data errors
• Addresses end users’ computing needs by analyzing complex processes to design new applications or enhancements to existing applications and by writing functional and/or technical specifications
• Writes new or modifies existing batch programs using a variety of computer languages and file access methods
  including structured query report (SQR)/structured query language (SQL)
• Expands and maintains professional and technical skills and expertise by acquiring knowledge in new technologies and system development procedures and tools by attending technical classes, seminars, and end user groups
• Adheres to all University policies and procedures

What We Offer:

Salary: The anticipated hiring range has been established at $95,000-$100,000.

CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Benefits: With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.

• No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.
• Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.
• Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
• Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.
• 6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.
• A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.
• Free RTD EcoPass and Free Onsite Parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.
• Many additional perks & programs with the .

Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available.

For more information on benefits programs, please review our .

Access our to see what your total rewards could be at CU. (This position is a University Staff position)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Please ensure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against these qualifications. You must meet all minimum requirements listed at the time of application to be considered for this role.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in computer science, information technology, computer engineering, information systems, or an IT-related field, or equivalent professional experience (professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis)
• Three (3) years of PeopleSoft development experience, which includes:PeopleTools experience including Application Engine, Component Interfaces, Peoplecode, App Package, Fluid User Interface, Portal Technology, AWE, Work Centers, Dashboards, BI Publisher, Integration Broker, and Web ServicesExposure to CSS and UI styling for Fluid pages desired
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of PeopleSoft development experience as indicated above, which may also include one or more of the following:Experience in supporting Finance or Human Capital Management (HCM)Experience with multiple PeopleSoft Finance 9.2 modulesExperience with PeopleTools 8.60+Experience using PeopleTools Application Designer (e.g. Page development, Application Engine, Component Interface, PeopleCode)
• Experience with large scale projects, enhancements, upgrades, and production support
• Experience working with or in government or an institution of higher education
• Experience with development lifecycle methodology
• Experience with SQR coding, SQL against Oracle databases, and UNIX commands

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of information systems processes and best practices
• Knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft products, including functional knowledge of PeopleSoft Finance and Grants modules
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details clearly
• Technical skills, including the ability to assess complex data, utilize common operating systems, learn new software programs, and understand programming languages
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results
• Ability to explain technical concepts in common terms
• Ability to effectively operate with flexibility in a fast-paced and constantly evolving team environment
• Ability to utilize Oracle databases in order to identify and troubleshoot report performance issues and ad-hoc query analyses
• Ability to apply Tax Updates and potentially unwanted modifications [PUM] (i.e. selective adoptions)
• Ability to create and utilize Dashboards, Work Centers, and Fluid User Interface technology, and other standard PeopleTools / Peoplesoft technologies
• Ability to create technical documents, such as test-driven developments (TDDs), flow charts, and business process (BP) diagrams

How to Apply