Special Information

• This position is an on-site, remote or hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facility and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.
• This position is posted Applications Programmer OR Applications Programmer, Intermediate OR Applications Programmer, Senior.

About the Department/College

NAU Information Technology Services (NAU ITS) is the university’s official technology department. ITS provides technology services, products, and support for the Lumberjack community.

About the Position

Applications Programmer and Applications Programmer, Intermediate:
Under general supervision, participates in the development, maintenance, and production support of Oracle/PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (PS HCM - HR/Payroll), Campus Solutions (PS CS - Student Administration) and Financials Management (PS FMS Financials Management System) applications.

Applications Programmer, Senior:
Under minimal supervision, participates in the development, maintenance, and production support of Oracle/PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (PS HCM - HR/Payroll), Campus Solutions (PS CS - Student Administration) and Financials Management (PS FMS - Financials Management System) applications.

Responsibilities Include

Applications Programmer:

75% - Development

• Modifies and writes application programming code as required for moderately complex functions.
• Creates and modifies the programming objects required for the PeopleSoft system such as pages, records, processes, etc. using the Oracle delivered integrated development environment.

10% - Analysis

• Coordinates with users and other members of ITS or NAU departments on modifications, fixes, and implementation of new functionality for assigned areas during phases of development and testing.
• Assists users and more senior developers in analyzing and defining system design requirements, technical documents, and procedural flows when developing and implementing projects.

5% - Research

• Performs research to resolve issues and develops usage skills with integrated/external systems used by NAU, 3rd party vendors, and peer institutions.

5% - Document

• Creates documentation of work performed according to established procedures, gathers/organizes information on problems or procedures, and performs data analysis for improvements.
• Assists in the development of system development specifications of requirement as assigned.

5% - Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• On-call duties may be required for this position.

Applications Programmer, Intermediate:

75% - Development

• Modifies and writes application programming code as required for moderately complex functions.
• Creates and modifies the programming objects required for the PeopleSoft system such as pages, records, processes, etc. using the Oracle delivered integrated development environment.

10% - Analysis

• Coordinates with users and other members of ITS or NAU departments on modifications, fixes, and implementation of new functionality for assigned areas during phases of development and testing.
• Assists users in analyzing and defining system design requirements, technical documents, and procedural flows when developing and implementing projects.

5% - Research

• Performs research to resolve issues and develops usage skills with integrated/external systems used by NAU, 3rd party vendors, and peer institutions.

5% - Document

• Creates documentation of work performed according to established procedures, gathers/organizes information on problems or procedures, and performs data analysis for improvements.
• Assists in the development of system specifications, programming guidelines, and other policy and procedure documentation as assigned.

5% - Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• On-call duties may be required for this position.

Applications Programmer, Senior:

75% - Development

• Modifies and writes application programming code as required for both simple and complex functions.
• Creates and modifies the programming objects required for the PeopleSoft system such as pages, records, processes, etc. using the Oracle delivered integrated development environment.

10% - Analysis

• Coordinates with users and other members of ITS or NAU departments on modifications, fixes, and implementation of new functionality for assigned areas during phases of development and testing.
• Assists users in analyzing and defining system design requirements, technical documents, and procedural flows when developing and implementing projects.
• Provides functional office direction and high-level integration testing support for Oracle/PeopleSoft upgrades, updates and fixes implementations, and testing.
• Provides technical expertise and assistance to less experienced developers to meet departmental/programming standards and procedures, and/or to enhance technical skill.

5% - Research

• Performs research to resolve issues and develops usage skills with integrated/external systems used by NAU, 3rd party vendors and peer institutions.

5% - Document

• Creates documentation of work performed according to established procedures, gathers/organizes information on problems or procedures, and performs data analysis for improvements.
• Assists in the development of system specifications, programming guidelines, and other policy and procedure documentation as assigned.

5% - Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• On-call duties may be required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications Programmer

• High school degree, AND;
• 1-2 years of programming or enterprise application system experience

Applications Programmer, Intermediate

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, AND;
• 2-4 years of programming or enterprise application system experience, OR;

Applications Programmer, Senior

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, AND;
• 3-5 years of programming or enterprise application system experience, OR;
  
  

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Applications Programmer

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience developing applications using PeopleTools version 8.55 or higher.
• Experience in Higher Education, Human Resources, Financials, or Research and Grants.

Applications Programmer, Intermediate

• Experience developing applications using PeopleTools version 8.55 or higher.
• Experience in Higher Education.
• History of working as part of a development team.

Applications Programmer, Senior

• Experience developing applications using PeopleTools version 8.55 or higher.
• Experience in Higher Education.
• History of working as part of a development team.
• Knowledge of FMS and/or HCM system modules and functionality.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Applications Programmer

• Experience supporting the use and/or development and customization of CS, HCM, and/or FMS modules of PeopleSoft.
• Experience writing PS Queries, work procedures, and business process documentation in the Peoplesoft environment.
• Experience reading logs and output from processes in Peoplesoft and utilizing that information in problem solving.
• Experience testing, writing test plans, and analyzing business processes utilizing Peoplesoft.
• Basic knowledge of software design methodologies and database principles.
• Basic knowledge of integrated student information systems, human resources systems, and/or financial systems.
• Basic knowledge within a core business line of processes, policies, procedures.
• Analyzes and documents basic business processes, makes recommendations for streamlining/improving processes.
• Effective oral presentation and written communication skills.
• Ability to concurrently handle multiple tasks and complex priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative within areas of responsibility.
• Ability to effectively manage time.
• Commitment to quality assurance processes and accurate documentation practices.
• Willingness to work either individually or in collaboration with others as required by the situation.

Applications Programmer, Intermediate

• Experience supporting the development and customization of CS, HCM, and/or FMS modules of PeopleSoft.
• Experience writing application programming code, and creating objects such as Pages, Records, Application Engines, Application Packages, and Structured Query Reports within the Oracle delivered integrated development environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Oracle database development, SQL, and relational database design.
• Effective oral presentation and written communication skills.
• Ability to concurrently handle multiple tasks and complex priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative within areas of responsibility.
• Ability to effectively manage time.
• Commitment to quality assurance processes and accurate documentation practices.
• Willingness to work either individually or in collaboration with others as required by the situation.

Applications Programmer, Senior

• Extensive experience supporting the development and customization of CS, HCM, and/or FMS modules of PeopleSoft.
• Extensive experience writing application programming code, and creating objects such as Pages, Records, Application Engines,Application Packages, and Structured Query Reports within the Oracle delivered integrated development environment, Application Designer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Widespread knowledge of Oracle database development, SQL, and relational database design.
• Highly effective oral presentation and written communication skills.
• Ability to concurrently handle multiple tasks and complex priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative within areas of responsibility.
• Ability to effectively manage time.
• Commitment to quality assurance processes and accurate documentation practices.
• Willingness to work either individually or in collaboration with others as required by the situation.
  
  

Compensation

Applications Programmer

• Salary range begins at $58,882. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Applications Programmer, Intermediate

• Salary range begins at $67,714. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Applications Programmer, Senior

• Salary range begins at $89,884. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by midnight of the application deadline.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.