Senior Enterprise Developer

Competition 2076

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location - Work primarily takes place at Enterprise Square, Downtown, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

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Working for the Department of Information Services & Technology (IST) 

Information Services & Technology (IST) is the central support group for the university's technological landscape. IST plays a pivotal role in ensuring the evolution and smooth operation of technology for teaching, learning, research and working at the University of Alberta. Beyond having expansive technical expertise, IST fosters a supportive environment where our staff values include compassion, connection, collaboration, creativity and courage. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to empower education, research and to drive institutional excellence, join us and be part of shaping the future of the University of Alberta through innovative IT solutions.

Position 

Reporting to the Manager of Core Technology Services, the senior enterprise developer is an experienced technical resource responsible for the technical analysis, design, development, testing and deployment of the University of Alberta Enterprise Applications solutions, tools and technology. The senior enterprise developer supports the Manager in the enhancement, implementation and support of Oracle Cloud Services (Planning & Budgeting, Recruiting), PeopleSoft 9.2 Applications (Campus Solutions, Human Capital Management, Financials) and integration with other internal/external enterprise systems.

The role performs complex solution design & programming tasks, leads development & integration initiatives, and is recognized as an expert technical resource within the service delivery team. The role is responsible for the change process providing development support in collaboration with business services staff, Enterprise Applications staff, other Information Services & Technology staff, external service providers and new development services vendors.

The Senior Enterprise Developer ensures that delivered solutions are technically documented for operations and maintenance purposes; will participate in application enhancement, feature enablement, upgrades or new implementation projects and operational support; and will manage the technical assets entrusted to them. To perform this role, the senior enterprise developer requires skills including but not limited to analytical thinking, design thinking, systems thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and a high measure of technical expertise.

Duties 

• Leads, facilitates, assesses and evaluates the transformation of business processes and requirements into technical design and solutions.
• Leads and delivers technical changes from project, enhancement and operational requests through the development lifecycle from technical analysis & design to development & testing and implementation & support.
• Highly competent in configuring, developing and modifying applications, components, integrations, reports and bolt-on solutions using a variety of programming languages in a maintainable, efficient, reusable and reliable manner. 
• Ensures adherence to application, data and integration development methodologies and standards while ensuring the best possible performance and quality.
• Ensures smooth production transition including post-implementation follow-up to ensure the new or modified system changes perform according to solution design specifications.
• Provides advanced product, technology and technical expertise in the delivery of maintenance, upgrades and new development projects.
• Provides expert and technical advice to functional staff, external resources, business areas and university departments as it pertains to technical capabilities and use of enterprise applications.
• Provides mentorship and coaching to enterprise developers.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree is preferable. An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong technical qualifications in implementing and/or supporting enterprise resource planning systems and/or student information systems are preferred.
• Five or more years of strong and demonstrated technical experience in configuring, developing, integrating, implementing and supporting large-scale and complex enterprise-level technologies such as Oracle PeopleSoft or equivalent.
• Experience with multiple programming languages such as C# and PHP is an asset.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational and time management skills; accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge, experience and understanding of applications and technologies that include, but are not limited to:
  • Enterprise-level Business Applications in Oracle PeopleSoft Applications Release 9.2 and Oracle Cloud Services is an asset.
  • Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools 8.58 (or higher) and associated developer tools and technology including PeopleCode, Application Engine, SQR, Messaging, Integration Broker, Web Services and Security Administration. 
  • Structured Query Language (SQL) syntax for relational database management.
• Demonstrated systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Understands the implications of change to others across functional disciplines.