PeopleSoft Systems Architect Higher Education

Summary: The PeopleSoft Systems Architect for Higher Education will be responsible for designing and overseeing the technical architecture of PeopleSoft systems, ensuring alignment with business requirements through collaboration with project managers and business analysts. This role requires extensive experience in PeopleSoft, particularly within the higher education sector, to establish best practices and troubleshoot complex issues. The position is remote and focuses on integrating PeopleSoft with other campus systems while evaluating emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate documented business requirements into scalable, maintainable system architecture.
• Collaborate with the PM/BA to understand functional specifications and workflows before designing solutions.
• Define integration strategies with other campus systems (CRM, LMS, data warehouses).
• Establish technical standards, best practices, and governance for PeopleSoft applications.
• Provide guidance on upgrades, performance tuning, and customizations to meet documented needs.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues while ensuring solutions align with approved requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to the PeopleSoft ecosystem.

Key Skills:

• 7+ years of PeopleSoft experience in higher education, with architecture and integration expertise.
• Strong knowledge of PeopleTools, Application Engine, Integration Broker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience collaborating with PM/BA on requirements, traceability, and functional documentation.
• Knowledge of cloud deployments, security frameworks, and higher education compliance standards.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT