PeopleSoft Senior Programmer

Information Technology

Position Overview
The PeopleSoft Senior Programmer at KU
Information Technology will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining PeopleSoft applications and systems to
support the university’s administrative and academic operations. This position has latitude for independent decisions while collaborating in
a team environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with PeopleSoft technologies, strong analytical and problem-solving
skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career,
look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176
hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 10 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement
program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by
various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work! KU is not able to provide
H-1B sponsorship for this position.

Job Description
40% – Application Development &
Support

• Design, develop, and customize PeopleSoft applications, including modules for Human Resources, Student
  Administration, and others as required.
• Develop and maintain integrations between PeopleSoft and other university systems, ensuring
  seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for PeopleSoft applications,
  including performance tuning and optimization.

30% – System Maintenance and Security

• Perform regular system
  maintenance, including applying patches, upgrades, and fixes to ensure stability and security of PeopleSoft systems.
• Ensure
  compliance with university policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements through regular audits and reviews of system
  configurations and operations.
• Manage and maintain backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability in case
  of system failures or data loss.
• Implement and monitor system alerts and performance metrics to proactively identify and address
  potential issues.
• Implement security protocols and monitor system vulnerabilities to protect against potential threats and
  unauthorized access.

25% – Project Management and Documentation

• Participate in project planning and
  management activities, including defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables, and ensuring successful project
  execution.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and system
  documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical
  specifications and solutions.
• Participate in IT service management including incident and problem resolution.

5% –
Other Duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

1. High School Diploma/GED and seven years of
   relevant PeopleSoft experience OR an Associate’s degree and five years of relevant PeopleSoft experience OR a Bachelor’s degree and three
   years of relevant PeopleSoft experience.
2. Three years’ experience in PeopleTools, including Application Designer, PeopleCode,
   Application Engine, Component Interface, and Integration Broker, and web services as shown in application materials.
3. Three years of
   relevant PeopleSoft Campus Solutions experience using SQL, PL/SQL, SQR, XML, Java, and other programming languages relevant to PeopleSoft
   development using PeopleTools 8.60 or higher as shown in application materials.
4. Excellent written communication skills as evidenced
   by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Relevant PeopleSoft certifications as shown in
   application materials.
2. Experience with PeopleSoft upgrades, applying updates, patches, and managing version control ash shown in
   application materials.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex business processes and
   translate them into technical solutions as shown in application materials.
4. Experience in higher education or large-scale enterprise
   environments as shown in application materials.
5. Experience with project management methodologies and tools as shown in application
   materials.
6. Experience with data security and privacy regulations, particularly those relevant to higher education institutions as
   shown in application materials.

Contact Information to Applicants
Rob Randall
rob.randall@ku.edu

Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the
online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet
  the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume.
• List of three (3) professional references.

Application review
begins Sunday, August 23rd. For consideration, please apply no later than Saturday, August 22nd.

Application Review
Begins: 23-Aug-2026

Anticipated Start Date: 14-Sep-2026

Position Number:
00208631

Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE: 1.0

Reg/Temp: Regular

Advertised Salary Range: $81,600 to $85,000

Employee
Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran,
sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s
programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the
Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center,
1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

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