Engineer I, PeopleSoft/EPM

AARP • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. Information Technology Services is responsible for AARP enterprise-wide technology and information security functions. Services range from infrastructure design and operations, system and software lifecycle implementations, enabling the mobile workforce and protecting AARP network, systems and data. A variety of technologies and practices are used including cloud computing, automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning within highly collaborative Agile teams. The Engineer I, PeopleSoft is a technical resource on a platform/capability team responsible for supporting the day-to-day design, implementation and operational activities of the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Willingness to coordinate with suppliers and end users on day-to-day issues and maintain audit logs and other important communication.
• Ability to prepare notes and presentations using the MS Office suite of applications, including CoPilot or other enterprise AI tools.
• Leverage AI technologies to enhance productivity and demonstrate strong scripting and automation capabilities using Python, PowerShell, Groovy and other automation tools.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog management, retrospectives, and iterative software development practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Self-motivated and independent learner with the ability to quickly acquire new skills, adapt to changing technologies, and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in AWS, Active Directory, networking concepts, and information security is preferred.
• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the team with processing transactions, resolving issues, and administering platform or capability systems, solutions, and services.
• Maintaining code repositories and Git-based services, if applicable.
• Writing code, leveraging third-party services, configuring systems, and implementing solutions in an agile way.
• Collaborating with team to identify technical solutions for business and enterprise needs.
• Developing technical knowledge and expertise related to domain area systems, solutions, services and applications.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 100% company-funded pension plan
• health, dental, and vision plans
• life insurance
• paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave
• performance-based and peer-based recognition
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level