Enterprise Applications Programmer - Foundation Level

Enterprise Applications Programmer - Foundation Level
(Programmer/Analyst - Foundation)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,100 - $4,500 per month

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,899 - $7,506 per month

• This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

 

Job Summary

This role primarily offers technical and production support for PeopleSoft systems, focusing on student admissions, student records, student financials, financial aid, and/or University Human Resources functions. The support extends to areas like Finance, Payroll, Student Services, and other administrative and academic departments across campus.

The Enterprise Applications team, part of Information Technology Services, serves as the university's central IT unit. The successful candidate will work alongside professional analysts and programmers to advance the university's mission through supporting enterprise applications. Responsibilities may include software development, documentation, and quality assurance testing, in addition to primary PeopleSoft support.

Under the guidance of the Director of Enterprise Applications, this role provides ongoing technical, analytical, and programming support for PeopleSoft and other enterprise applications. It involves coordinating system modifications, creating documentation, and contributing to strategic planning for system enhancements.

 

Key Qualifications

• Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages like C++, C#, etc.
• Capacity to quickly grasp and adapt to new programming languages such as PeopleCode.
• Skills in software implementation lifecycle, including translating business requirements into technical designs, contributing to fit/gap analysis, application configurations, and technical specifications.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Competence in creating business process guides, user documentation, and process workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities for process improvement and solving complex issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Eagerness and openness to learning and implementing new technologies.
• General understanding of network configuration, programming, and protocols.
• Demonstrated conceptual thinking and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in using applications software, data structures and utilities, operating systems, and communication interfaces within the computing environment.
• Experience in creating reports using reporting tools.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to assess user needs and communicate technology systems and solutions.
• Proficient reading and writing skills, and the ability to follow oral and written instructions effectively.

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, or a related degree.  Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. 
  • Preferred Experience:
    • Experience in higher education or public service agencies is desirable.
    • Experience in using PeopleSoft Application Designer, Application Engine, PeopleCode and SQR to develop new functionality and maintain existing systems for Campus Solutions and Human Resources.
    • Proficiency in modern web application development frameworks.
    • Familiarity with web technology and accessibility standards.
    • Thorough understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
    • Experience in project management lifecycle methodologies.
    • Previous involvement in higher education student records systems or public service agency environments.
    • Familiarity with Oracle Relational Database Systems.
    • Knowledge of Web-based Portal Technologies.
    • Preferred proficiency in PeopleSoft rules-based processing.
  • Special Conditions
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