Programmer

Title : Programmer

Employee Classification : Programmer

Campus : University of North Texas - System Administration

Division : SYS-Information Technology

SubDivision-Department : SYS-Information Technology

Department : SYS-Information Technology-925000

Job Location : Denton

Salary : Commensurate with experience

FTE : 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility :

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu .

Department Summary

UNT System Information Technology is a component of The University of North Texas System. The mission of UNT System Information Technology is simple : to be the best at delivering customer-aligned IT solutions and services. Our services are provided to all member institutions using an IT shared services governance model.

UNT System Information Technology provides the primary technology used by all campuses to support their operations. These include : shared resources of data centers, computing hardware, software applications, network and voice communications, collaboration and productivity capabilities, central web services, risk management, and security and compliance services. As a department, we strive to provide the most professional personnel possible to serve our campus constituents.

The University of North Texas is a state employer offering great benefits, including medical, dental, life, retirement, ample paid time off, and great work / life balance.

Position Overview

The Programmer position is an entry-level technical role responsible for providing programming, application support, and analytical assistance within the Finance Information Systems Team. This position plays a key role in maintaining the stability and functionality of the organization’s PeopleSoft Financials environment by performing routine development tasks and supporting system enhancements under the guidance of senior team members.

The primary purpose of this role is to assist in the ongoing maintenance, enhancement, and support of the PeopleSoft Finance system. Core responsibilities include developing or modifying application code, retrofitting or removing customizations in response to Oracle release updates, creating and supporting integrations to other internal or external software applications, participating in functional and technical testing efforts, and researching or troubleshooting customer-reported issues. The Programmer collaborates with senior developers, functional analysts, and end users to ensure system reliability and alignment with business needs.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for early‑career programmers to build technical proficiency in PeopleSoft development tools—such as PeopleCode, Application Designer, SQR, SQL, and Application Engine—while gaining hands-on experience supporting enterprise financial systems. The Programmer is expected to demonstrate curiosity, strong problem‑solving skills, and a willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or four years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods and equipment used in electronic data processing.
• Skill in writing programs for computer applications.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License / Registration / Certifications

Job Duties

Physical Requirements

Environmental Hazards

Work Schedule

Generally, M-F, 8am - 5pm Hybrid

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.