PeopleSoft PeopleTools Engineer
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This role is part of Bright Vision Technologies' in-house Statement of Work (SOW) engagement. The client, end customer, and employer for this position is Bright Vision Technologies - there is no third-party client, vendor, or implementation partner involved. We do not engage in C2C, 1099, or third-party arrangements for this role. BUT STRICTLY NO C2C/1099/3RD PARTY COMPANIES. ALL OUR ROLES ARE W2 AND NO 3RD PARTY BROKERING PLEASE. Candidates must be willing to work directly as a full-time W2 employee of Bright Vision Technologies and contribute to our in-house SOW deliverables. No new H1B sponsorship is available for this role. However, candidates who are currently on a valid H1B visa and require a transfer are welcome to apply. We will support H1B transfers for qualified candidates. For every role, a technical coding assessment is mandatory. Please apply only if you are confident in your technical abilities and hands-on experience., We are seeking an experienced PeopleSoft PeopleTools Engineer responsible for the architecture, installation, configuration, upgrade, and ongoing technical operation of enterprise PeopleSoft environments. In this role you will own the technical backbone of the PeopleSoft platform - including PeopleTools upgrades, image applications, security configurations, search server operations, and integration with cloud and middleware platforms. The ideal candidate will combine deep PeopleTools and PeopleSoft administration experience with strong fundamentals in Oracle database, Linux/Unix, and modern DevOps practices. In this role you will work closely with cross-functional partners - product, design, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders - to translate ambiguous requirements into well-engineered solutions, and will be expected to raise the bar through code review, design review, and mentorship of more junior engineers. The successful candidate brings strong engineering discipline, a clear communication style, and a track record of shipping meaningful work that holds up well in production. Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and operate PeopleSoft environments across development, test, training, and production.
- Lead PeopleTools upgrades, PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) image applications, and patch deployments.
- Manage application servers, process schedulers, web servers (WebLogic), and the integration broker gateway.
- Administer Elasticsearch / OpenSearch (or Verity legacy) deployments supporting PeopleSoft search.
- Perform PeopleSoft system copies, refreshes, and clones across environments, applying disciplined engineering practices and partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure outcomes are durable, well-documented, and aligned with broader team and platform standards.
- Implement and tune database connectivity, including Oracle Database administration tasks in partnership with DBA teams.
- Configure PeopleSoft security at the application, web, and infrastructure layers.
- Operate PeopleSoft Cloud Manager or equivalent automation tooling where applicable.
- Design and operate HA/DR strategies for PeopleSoft environments, applying disciplined engineering practices and partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure outcomes are durable, well-documented, and aligned with broader team and platform standards.
- Develop automation tooling using shell, Python, or Ansible to reduce operational toil.
- Monitor system health and performance, leading capacity planning and tuning activities.
- Provide hands-on post-go-live and hypercare support, working closely with operations teams to triage incidents quickly, identify root causes, and drive durable fixes that improve long-term system stability.
- Maintain comprehensive, current technical documentation - including architecture diagrams, design decisions, configuration references, runbooks, and operational procedures - so that the system remains supportable, auditable, and easy to onboard new engineers onto over time.
- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers through code review, design review, pair programming, and structured knowledge sharing, helping the broader team grow in technical maturity and confidence over time.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Five or more years of PeopleSoft PeopleTools administration experience.
- Hands-on experience with PeopleTools upgrades and PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM).
- Strong experience with WebLogic, Tuxedo, and PeopleSoft application/process scheduler servers.
- Experience administering Elasticsearch / OpenSearch in support of PeopleSoft.
- Working knowledge of Oracle Database administration.
- Strong Linux/Unix skills and shell scripting experience.
- Familiarity with PeopleSoft Cloud Manager or equivalent automation tooling.
- Experience operating HA/DR for PeopleSoft.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- PeopleSoft certifications.
- Experience operating PeopleSoft on OCI, AWS, or Azure.
- Exposure to infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible).
- Familiarity with CI/CD patterns for PeopleSoft change management.
- Experience with PeopleSoft Selective Adoption strategy.
Benefits & conditions
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential. PeopleSoft PeopleTools Engineer Job Title: PeopleSoft PeopleTools Engineer Location: 100% Remote (Continental United States) Position Type: In-house Bright Vision Technologies SOW engagement (no third-party client or vendor) Experience: 5+ years Sponsorship: No new H1B sponsorship available. H1B transfers welcomed for qualified candidates. Employment Type: Full-time, direct W2 with Bright Vision Technologies (no C2C, no 1099, no third-party) Engagement: Long-term, multi-year, aligned to the Bright Vision SOW delivery roadmap Compensation: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Employment Terms & Visa Policy