Principal Applications Engineer - COBOL

As a member of the software engineering division, you will analyze and integrate external customer specifications. Specify, design, and implement modest changes to existing software architecture. Build new products and development tools. Build and execute unit tests and unit test plans. Review integration and regression test plans created by QA. Communicate with QA and porting engineering to discuss major changes to functionality.

Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 7 years of software engineering or related experience.

PeopleSoft HCM Workforce Management is involved in the development and support of PeopleSoft HCM Payroll for North America product. As a team member in the PeopleSoft Workforce Management team you will be involved in Legislative Compliance, Development of New features, Uptake of PeopleTools features and providing bug fixes for the Payroll for North America product. Analyze information to define product solutions utilizing basic understanding of Payroll functionality and technical solutions. Specify, design and implement minor changes to existing software architecture. Build highly complex enhancements and resolve complex bugs utilizing your COBOL and other technology skills based on best practices utilized by PeopleSoft coding standards. Unit Test your code and package based on our PeopleSoft delivery methodologies. Review/create product documentation and collateral. Ensure successful product releases based on corporate priorities.

This role:
- Provides an opportunity to work with product strategy to drive product direction.
- An excellent (best in the industry) working environment with a good work-life balance.
- An opportunity to work across all PSFT technologies.
- An opportunity to use the latest People Tools feature.

Job Requirements:
Requires 10+ years working with COBOL, SQL, SQR, XML and other development tools. Excellent COBOL and SQL coding are a must have.
Advanced technical knowledge in software development methodologies, design and implementation.
Ability to apply programming tools, languages and algorithms to solve complex product challenges and problems.
Expert analytical and design skills at a multi-product level/multi-environmental level.
In-depth knowledge of entire development process, including specification, documentation, and quality assurance.
Advance understanding of computer science tools, methods, platforms and operating systems.
Expert knowledge of relational database applications and SQL.
Knowledge of Scrum and/or Kanban.
A strong commitment to deliver quality results and exceptional customer service.
Ability to work well with others in a dynamic team environment.
Thrive on challenges and changes.
Highly developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Resourceful and a quick learner.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Functional knowledge of HRMS applications (PeopleSoft Payroll for NA is highly desirable but not a requirement).