Peoplesoft HR Developer

Company Description

Formed in 2023, Symhas is a next-generation Oracle consulting company specializing in Oracle Fusion HCM, ERP, and Cloud transformation solutions. Built on a foundation of precision, expertise, and customer trust, Symhas helps enterprises modernize their Oracle environments with speed, scalability, and confidence. Our consultants bring decades of combined Oracle experience across implementation, integration, and managed services — enabling clients to extract measurable value from their technology investments. With deep Oracle expertise and a client-first approach, we help organizations maximize the value of their Oracle investment.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Peoplesoft HR Developer located in Thiruvananthapuram. The Peoplesoft HR Developer will be responsible for the development, customization, and maintenance of Peoplesoft HR applications. Daily tasks include application configuration, coding, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance. The role also involves working closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide technical solutions that enhance HR workflows and processes.

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About the Role

You’ll be the technical linchpin for the PeopleSoft HCM ecosystem (HR, Payroll, Benefits) within a multi-model, global delivery setting. You combine deep PeopleSoft coding/config/design experience with leadership of deliverables across integrations, upgrades, global roll-outs. You’ll mentor juniors, set technical vision, drive quality, and make sure HR systems run like clockwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical design, development, testing, deployment of PeopleSoft HCM/HR modules (new builds, enhancements, integrations).
• Translate business requirements (HR/Payroll/Benefits) into functional & technical specs (you’ll work with HR process owners, stakeholders).
• Create and maintain system architecture diagrams, data flows, security models, integration mappings.
• Develop customizations: PeopleCode, Application Engine, SQR, Component Interfaces, Data Mover scripts, Integration Broker/Web Services.
• Manage upgrades/patches/PeopleTools versions – ensure smooth migration, minimal disruption.
• Provide production support: troubleshoot issues, root-cause, implement fixes, performance tuning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Business Analysts, QA, Infrastructure, Global Teams, Vendors).
• Mentor / coach junior developers; review code; enforce best practices.
• Ensure SDLC adherence (Agile/Scrum or hybrid), documentation standards, version control, change control.
• Monitor KPIs around system uptime, defect resolution, enhancement throughput, business satisfaction.
• Drive continual improvement: process automation, proactive optimization, future-state architecture.
• Optionally: lead a small team or oversee vendor partner deliverables across geographies.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering (or equivalent).
• ~7-10+ years (or more) of hands-on PeopleSoft development (HCM modules preferred) in enterprise environment. (Some public-sector JDs cite 7+ years for “Senior” role)
• Strong expertise in PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Application Designer/Engine, SQR, PS Query, Integration Broker, Component Interfaces, Data Mover.
• In-depth understanding of PeopleSoft HR/Payroll/Benefits modules and business processes.
• Strong SQL / PL/SQL / Oracle DB skills; experience with performance tuning.
• Experience with system upgrades/patches and large scale integrations/migrations (25K+ users/enterprise tier is a plus)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to translate business need into technical solution.
• Good communication skills; able to present technical topics to non-tech stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior staff; strong team-lead or architect mindset.
• Preferred: Experience with newer functionalities: Fluid UI, Activity Guides, WorkCenters, Approval Workflow Engine (AWE).
• Preferred: Experience in global/multi-geography/outsourced delivery context.

Desired Mindset / Soft Skills

• You don’t just code—you craft lasting systems.
• You take ownership. When HR data glitches at 2 a.m., you’re already thinking “how do we prevent that next time?”.
• You mentor others, raising team maturity.
• You’re comfortable in ambiguity—global roll-out means change, exceptions, variations.
• You stay current—PeopleSoft evolves, so you do too.