Senior Peoplesoft Development Engineer

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

1d • $78,000 - $147,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior PeopleSoft Development Engineer works closely and collaboratively with business functional users to understand requirements, analyze business processes, develop technical solutions, and provide ongoing system support. The role is responsible for the design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of PeopleSoft applications and custom solutions to meet business needs and ensure reliable and efficient system operations.
This position combines functional and technical responsibilities, requiring the ability to troubleshoot complex application issues, identify opportunities for system and process improvements, and ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, secure, and aligned with organizational standards. The engineer is also expected to leverage agentic engineering practices and AI-assisted development tools to enhance development productivity, efficiency, and software quality.
As with all members of the Enterprise Technology team, this role carries core responsibilities, including fostering a sense of belonging and cultivating a culture that is relational, visionary, and empowering. With a strong emphasis on authenticity and compassion, this position is dedicated to embodying and advancing our culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and supporting one or more PeopleSoft Campus Solutions modules, with preference for experience in Recruiting and Admissions.
• Proficiency in developing, modifying, and troubleshooting Application Engine programs, Application Packages, and PeopleCode.
• Strong understanding of PeopleTools, APIs and objects, including Arrays, Rowsets, Rows, Records, SQL, Messages, Application Packages, JSON, and XMLDoc.
• Strong experience with relational databases and SQL, including the ability to develop and troubleshoot complex queries, joins, and data manipulation statements.
• Experience developing REST and SOAP web services and working with JSON and XML-based integrations.
• Knowledge of or experience developing modern PeopleSoft applications using the Fluid User Interface.
• Demonstrated ability to model empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.
• Experience in a values-driven organization with a strong commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• Ability to cultivate a psychologically safe environment where all team members can thrive.
• Capacity to inspire and drive meaningful change in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to support a more sustainable environment.
• Commitment to leading by example through effective communication, active participation, and advocacy for the institution’s sustainability programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain PeopleSoft Campus Solutions applications and enhancements.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions in partnership with functional teams and business stakeholders.
• Design and develop APIs and web services using PeopleSoft Integration Broker, REST, SOAP, Component Interfaces, and other PeopleTools technologies.
• Develop and maintain integrations between PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and external, third-party, and institutional applications.
• Implement appropriate security controls for PeopleSoft applications, APIs, integrations, and access to sensitive student data.
• Troubleshoot complex application and integration issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, regression, and performance testing to ensure application quality and reliability.
• Optimize application and integration performance and identify opportunities to modernize legacy customizations and integrations.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, documentation, and guidance on PeopleSoft development standards and best practices.
• Leverage AI in routine tasks and contribute ideas for using AI to improve the unit’s efficiency and overall performance.
• Take responsibility for fostering a positive culture, upholding organizational values, and championing engagement in all its forms.
• Collaborate across teams and actively participate in ET/ASU events and programs.

Benefits

• World-class, low cost education. Our professional development is built in! ET encourages staff to seek additional certificates and degrees via ASU’s top ranked programs with major tuition breaks.

What This Job Offers

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