Lead Application Developer (PeopleSoft) - Hybrid (PA/NJ/DE)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association•Philadelphia, PA

76d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for providing business and systems support to application users for PeopleSoft products. Designs, develops, tests, and implements the application image updates, fixes and enhancements. Works with the business areas to identify needs and makes recommendations for system and business process changes. Leverages system expertise to train client areas on the usage of the application and best practices. Provides guidance to the other developers as needed.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree, preferably in Computer Science, Accounting, Business Administration or Mathematics, is required. Equivalent position-related experience may be considered.
A minimum of (2) two years of experience in a Senior Application Developer position.
A minimum of (3-4) three to four years as a PeopleSoft Developer is required.
Must be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills as well as possess effective presentation skills.
Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting PeopleSoft Human Capital Management preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides technical and functional support for PeopleSoft HCM, Financial, and Supply Chain modules.
Partners with PeopleSoft System Administrator to perform PeopleTools upgrades, application image updates, and tax updates.
Implements new functionality and business areas on all PeopleSoft modules as needed.
Designs and configures automated system approvals using PeopleSoft Approval Workflow Engine.
Creates business process improvements and issue resolutions using module experience and strong development and coding skills.
Demonstrates fundamental understanding of project management and the use of project management tools and tracking
Demonstrates ability to direct staff through the lifecycle of a project, including prioritizing tasks and monitoring performance
Develop conversion or implementation plans
Estimate level of effort involved in proposed system changes
Research delivered system functionality and compare to business area request
Develop/design system solution based on business area requirements
Identify design constraints, impacts, and integration points
Provide guidance in design changes, modifications, and enhancements to program features
Participate in database design and implementation
Identify/solve technical problems applying established data processing techniques
Demonstrates proficiency in Application Engine, SQR/SQL, PeopleCode, Integration Broker and other PeopleTools
Demonstrates proficiency in setup, customization, and administration of Approval Workflow Engine
Perform coding as required
Create and maintain all aspects of documentation relating to assigned system development task
Develop testing plan and coordinate business area testing
Perform and manage integration testing
Evaluate system performance
Identify and resolve discrepancies, problems, and weaknesses in the system
Identify and integrate supporting analysis to define all aspects of system development
Perform evaluation of upgrade compare reports. Perform reapplication of necessary system customizations to internal and external objects
Keep abreast of major technical changes impacting IBC/Human Resources/Payroll/Finance /IT/PeopleSoft by reading trade publications, OJT, seminars, courses, associations, etc.
Ensure documentation of system & programs is current and accurate; maintain and revise as required to reflect current system & program status
Coordinate activities between business areas, distributed systems areas, application support areas and database administration areas (PeopleSoft Developers, PeopleSoft Administrators, IT, DBAs, HR/Payroll Users)