Applications Consultant

Responsible for feasibility studies, definition requirements, and design of complex data processing projects. Acts as a liaison with other systems' areas and provides technical consulting to systems and business units. Works independently and/or directs a team as required. Develops or maintains computer programs including designing, coding, testing,
debugging, and installation as needed.

 

Major duties:

1. Conducts feasibility studies, and defines and designs system requirements for complex data processing projects.

2. Acts as a liaison to the other systems' areas and provides technical guidance and can direct project development as needed.

3. Provides input on performance reviews when directing a team.

4. Interacts with vendors to review software or support existing packages.

5. Interfaces with partners from other systems' areas to determine impacts of hardware/software changes and partners in other business units for the project and/or systems support.

6. Develops or maintains computer programs including designing, coding, testing, debugging, and installation as needed.

7. Prepares project phase reports, including requirements, feasibility, definition and design.

8. Directs the development of prototyped systems development.

9. Communicates with various business areas and outside vendors, consultants, and clients regarding automation needs.

 

Knowledge of programming languages and various business applications, usually acquired through related experience, is required to support all project phases. Knowledge of programming, debugging, and testing systems' programs, usually obtained through a four year degree program or related work experience, is required to develop
or maintain computer programs. Analytical and problem solving skills are needed for systems guidance.

 

?  Ability to effectively translate business requirements into workable systems solutions is critical. 

?  Strong technical skills: PeopleTools, Oracle

?  Strong analytical and problem solving skills

?  Good leadership skills

?  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

?  Excellent documentation skills

?  Ability to work in a team atmosphere

?  Works effectively with a minimum of direction

?  Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

?  Ability to develop and maintain programs including designing, coding, testing, debugging and installation.

 

Minimum 5 years experience with project feasibility studies, definition requirements, design, and project
leadership in a highly customized Peoplesoft environment.  Minimum 5 years solid experience with Peoplesoft development tool which includes PeopleCode, Application Engine, Component Interface as well as Peoplesoft?s Payroll module. Oracle database experience and strong SQL and Unix scripting experience is also required.  Experience with Peoplesoft Application Messaging and Java development experience would be a plus.