Senior Developer - Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency

PHEAA is a nonprofit student aid organization that holds a mission of providing affordable access to higher education.

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Salary: Grade 17 ($92,720.00-$140,784.00)

Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Hybrid work schedule, 2 days onsite (on-call)

Location: 1200 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA.

Department: Enterprise Systems

The Senior Developer is responsible for using approved programming languages, operating systems, and source code to create, enhance, and maintain application solutions that meet the identified functional and non-functional business requirements. This role performs more complex assignments and has greater responsibility in the development process and work closely with Application/Integration Architects and Solution Architects to build and enhance systems at the Agency. This position provides production support to include troubleshoot, fix, and maintenance activities with an emphasis on authorizing technical design specifications and other project required documentation. Additionally, this role creates reports and queries using SQL, Peoplesoft Query, XML Publisher and SQR. The Senior Developer will be expected to have advanced skills and knowledge with most of the tools and techniques listed below for this position.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Development:

Code/build application solutions from specifications provided by Requirements Analysts and Application/ Integration Architect.

Lead development and execution of unit tests and functional test coverage for assigned coding changes to ensure code quality.

Lead testing of application software modifications utilizing various programming platforms and productivity tools and review results for accuracy.

Perform complex coding and testing in multiple systems and/or processes.

Assist in defining and enforcing processes and procedures to ensure the quality of technical solutions.

Present solutions and represent development team in code reviews.

Represent development team in broader technical reviews used to detect defects in requirements, design, code, test cases, or other project artifacts.

Oversee and enforce documentation of all code changes.

Collaborate with Application/ Integration Architects in the design and development of proof of concept and prototype application environments.

Develop and maintain code repositories according to established version management approaches and methods as defined.

Develop and refresh code construction fundamentals for coding practices, guideline for use of data, control-related concepts, and error-detection practices.

Collaborate with other areas to identify and evaluate risks; participate in mitigation and control activities.

Provide on-call support in support of systems and applications in production.

Lead development team in production support activities including incident and problem management, code corrections, upgrades, and patches.

Perform analysis, design, code and testing for a PeopleSoft FSCM and Peoplesoft HCM 9.2 systems.

Design technical solutions that meet business requirements that align with application architecture.

Code complex/integrated customizations and/or solutions using PeopleTools and related technologies (Integration Broker, SQL, Application Engine, SQR, Workflow, PeopleCode, Component Interfaces, SQL Server databases, PeopleTools, Application modeling principles, and XML publisher.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Remain current on industry specific technologies and emerging trends.

Comply with the Agency’s enterprise security and privacy policies and departmental procedures.

Other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree in information technology/MIS, Engineering, or related field and five plus years of programing experience or any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or certification(s).

Demonstrated understanding of system behaviors and functionality.

Hands-on experience designing, building, and supporting high-performing applications.

Hands-on experience developing and debugging systems/services.

Demonstrated knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and tools.

Knowledge of software engineering, design, and testing.

Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL)

Excellent verbal and written skills.

Peoplesoft Qualifications
PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft HR/Payroll, PeopleTools, PeopleSoft Workflow, PeopleSoft Security and PeopleSoft Internet Architecture

Human Resource Management System (HRMS) processes including Recruiting, HR employment history, position management, leave accrual, benefit, time tracking and the payroll process to include pay, tax, and W-2 processing and reporting.

Financials application including eProcurement, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Billing, Accounts Receivable, Asset Management, Budget, and General Ledger

SQL Server

PeopleSoft systems maintenance, upgrades, and customizations

Visual Basic, Crystal Reports, nVision, and XML publisher

SDLC including techniques utilized in creating system requirements, performing analysis, producing designs, performing development, and assisting with testing and implementation.

Purchased commercial systems maintenance, upgrades and customizations.

Client/server and Web Architectures

Hardware

Networks

Debugging skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

May provide 24/7 support as needed.

Must be able to perform basic math.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment regularly.

Perform work required for this position in an office environment and/or via remote or hybrid arrangement.

Remain sedentary for significant periods of time.

Must be able to communicate in both written and verbal formats (i.e. email, letters, etc.).

Must be able to have a regular and predictable on-site attendance for a highly interactive role.

Must be able to use a personal computer.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting tight timelines.

Ability to solve problem of the most complex technical nature.

Ability to work accurately, efficiently and concentrate for long periods of time in a detailed environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to mentor others.

Ability to promote and support a consistent, professional, customer focus

Ability to withstand a moderate amount of stress.

Ability to multitask.

Ability to synthesize and apply disparate pieces of information.

Ability to assess and identify dependencies and actions needed to successfully perform work as assigned.

Ability to stay current with new and emerging application development tools and languages.

PHEAA’s environment welcomes and supports our employees, customers, and stakeholders; we seek out and value differing perspectives and contributions. Our organizational culture promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of the organization.

Bachelor’s degree in information technology/MIS, Engineering, or related field and five plus years of programing experience or any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or certification(s).