ERS offers a competitive onsite opportunity in Austin, TX for a Senior level PeopleSoft Developer, with a salary range of $6,440.18 to $9,583.33 per month. Join the Maintenance Team focused on Benefits Administration, Pension Administration and other HR applications, where you will contribute to programming, systems analysis, testing and cross functional collaboration. This role emphasizes growth, mentorship and a collaborative culture, supported by a robust benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Develop complex, high quality source code to deliver complete applications within deadlines.
- Design, test and debug advanced PeopleSoft programs including SQR, Application Engine, PeopleCode, COBOL and related components.
- Interpret client requirements and translate them into concrete application features.
- Lead advanced analysis and development across all ERS PeopleSoft applications and modules.
- Plan and execute unit and integration tests, perform functional and non functional testing, troubleshoot and debug.
- Participate in on call or after hours work as needed and handle other duties as assigned.
- Manage project activities, coordinate systems integration, plan programming efforts, evaluate proposed applications and provide technical guidance.
- Maintain data integrity within Benefits Administration, Pension Administration, Core HR and Financials PeopleSoft areas.
- Prepare detailed analyses, plans, diagrams and technical design documents for existing and proposed applications.
- Recommend technical solutions to improve business processing efficiency for existing or new processes.
- Demonstrate developed functionality to agency staff and provide guidance during implementation.
- Estimate level of effort for changes or enhancements in response to user requirements, mandates and new releases.
- Ensure quality control by adhering to ERS standards and meeting user requirements.
- Offer technical advice to management and staff on PeopleSoft benefits administration, pension administration, core HR and financial development.
- Collaborate with IT professionals to define specifications for new applications.
- Mentor other ERS programmers and share knowledge with consulting resources as needed.
- Design and implement methods that better meet agency needs and identify areas for improvement, maintenance and tuning.
- Contribute to standards, procedures and guidelines related to information systems.
- Troubleshoot data-related issues and assist users with inquiries.
- Assist business analysts in defining projects, assessing feasibility and providing estimates.
- May lead project teams, guiding other developers and reporting status and blockers to management as needed.
- Maintain regular attendance in line with agency policies and comply with all applicable procedures and safety standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university in data processing, computer science, business or a related field; qualifying experience may substitute for education.
- Three to five years of PeopleSoft development experience with HRMS, Benefits Administration, Pension Administration and/or Financials modules.
- Three to five years of development work using PeopleSoft PeopleTools.
- Three to five years of SQL experience with an Oracle database.
- Three to five years of experience writing SQR programs.
- Three to five years of PeopleSoft Application Engine programming.
Technologies
- SQR, Application Engine, PeopleCode, COBOL
- PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, SQL, Oracle
- OPA rule engine, XML Publisher, web services
- cVision, Cristal Reports
Benefits
- 401(k) and retirement plan
- AD&D insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Dependent health coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule and flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance and health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid holidays, paid sick time and paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Other information
Telework may not be offered as a hiring condition in accordance with state law. New hires complete a 30 day fully onsite period before telework eligibility is evaluated. This position may require access to privileged, confidential or sensitive data, and a TXDPS or FBI criminal history check will be conducted for all new hires. For inquiries, contact Employment@ers.texas.gov.
Military considerations
Veterans, reservists and guardsmen with experience aligned to the listed qualifications are encouraged to apply. For additional information, please reach out to Human Resources.
How to apply
To apply for this role, submit a State of Texas Application for Employment online through CAPPS Candidate Gateway. Create a CAPPS Candidate Gateway account, build your profile, then select Job Search to view opportunities and submit your application. If applying via Work in Texas, you will need to complete supplemental questions in addition to the CAPPS application. For assistance or accommodations, contact Human Resources at Employment@ers.texas.gov.
State of Texas application portal: CAPPS Candidate Gateway.
