Technical Analyst - PeopleSoft Campus Solutions
Irvine, CA

Job Description

Title: Technical Analyst PeopleSoft Campus Solutions

The Job

Canddiate will participate on project teams as appropriate to implement new system functionality within the PeopleSoft HCM application. Analyze, test and document custom modifications required to address University business requirements. Support the HR/Student split activities and Campus solutions upgrade from 9.0 to 9.2

Essential Job Duties

* Create new technical development without assistance from other analysts based on functional specifications.
* Support technical development of the PeopleSoft HCM application using PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Web Services, Integration Broker, Application Designer, Application Messaging, Application Engine, complex SQR, etc.
* Mentor and assist Technical Developer/Analysts on development efforts, best practices and documentation.
* Lead and participate on project teams to implement new system functionality within the PeopleSoft HCM application.
* Analyze, design, code, and unit test application solutions from requirements using defined processes and procedures.
* Present analysis to management and other project teams.
* Document code changes throughout the development process.
* Provide estimates and timeframes for development work and deliverables.
* Deliver effective solutions on time and adhere to development and quality standards.
* Communicate and enforce best practice coding standards.
* Undertake special projects as directed including working with other subject matter experts (SME) teams to facilitate cross training and coverage of all application areas.

Required Skills and Experience

This position requires a BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, as well as course work in the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions application.

* Minimum 5-8 years of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions experience working with the PeopleSoft HCM application is required.
* Proficient knowledge of PeopleSoft rules-based processing.
* Expertise with Web Services, PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) or Change Assistant.
* Expert level functional/technical knowledge across Student Records, Campus Community, Student Financials, Financial Aid.
* Excellent application implementation life cycle skills including experience developing requirements, fit/gap analysis, application configuration and security functional specifications and the ability to translate business requirements into functional designs.
* Excellent written and advanced verbal communication skills (including exceptional listening mentoring and collaboration abilities).
* Working knowledge and experience with University practices and systems in a higher education environment and proficient knowledge of PeopleSoft rules based processing is preferred.

Who We Are:

ThoughtFocus is a privately held IT services, software engineering and business process management firm with offices in the US, India and the Philippines. It helps clients in the financial services, manufacturing, education, aerospace and technology industries with their key business and technology challenges. ThoughtFocus brings critical program acceleration to client initiatives while minimizing costs and risks with intellectual capital, technical and process frameworks, operating models and software infrastructure.

We have 1,800+ employees globally and are growing rapidly across all office locations. In the US, ThoughtFocus has facilities in California, New York, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Georgia and Texas. As an organization, ThoughtFocus strives to build lasting relationships. ThoughtFocus was founded in 2004 and continues to be an employee-owned company with a minority investment from the Blackstone Group.

Affirmative Action Statement

ThoughtFocus adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.