PeopleSoft Administrator

Description Title: PeopleSoft Administrator Location: Hyderabad Exp Level : 10+ Years Education: Any Degree Job Description: PeopleSoft Administrator Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced PeopleSoft Administrator to lead the administration, architecture, and support of enterprise-wide PeopleSoft HCM environments. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in PeopleSoft infrastructure with proven record in end-to-end upgrade programs and managing customer relationships without escalations. Key Responsibilities - Own the administration, architecture, and support of enterprise-wide PeopleSoft HCM environments - Define technical standards, governance, and best practices for PeopleSoft administration - Act as the technical escalation point for critical production issues - Review architecture and recommend modernization strategies PeopleSoft Administration: - Install, configure, administer, and maintain multiple PeopleSoft environments (Development, QA, SIT, UAT, Performance, DR, Production) - Install and configure: - People Tools - Application Server - Process Scheduler - Web Server (PIA) - Integration Broker - Elastic Search - Kibana - Oracle SES/OpenSearch (where applicable) - Perform People Tools upgrades and patching - Apply Oracle Critical Patch Updates (CPU) - Implement PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) Images - Manage DPK deployments and Change Assistant activities - Perform environment cloning, refreshes, and production migrations End-to-End PeopleSoft Upgrade - Lead complete upgrade programs including: - Planning - Upgrade strategy and roadmap - Infrastructure assessment - Compatibility analysis - Risk identification - Downtime planning - Capacity planning - Upgrade estimation Execution - People Tools upgrades - HCM application upgrades - Oracle Database upgrades - WebLogic upgrades - Tuxedo upgrades - JDK upgrades - Elasticsearch implementation and upgrades - UM Image adoption - Tax Update implementation Testing Support - SIT coordination - UAT support - Performance testing - Security validation - Integration testing - Production readiness reviews - Cutover & Go-Live - Cutover planning - Production migration - Rollback planning - Hypercare support - Post-production stabilization Performance & Capacity Management - Monitor and tune Application Server, Web Server, and Database performance - Conduct capacity planning based on usage trends and business growth - Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across environments - Establish performance baselines and proactive alerting/monitoring Integration Management: - Administer and support Integration Broker, web services, and file-based integrations - Coordinate with functional and technical teams on inbound/outbound interface reliability - Troubleshoot integration failures and ensure data integrity across connected systems - Support third-party integrations related to HCM processes (payroll, benefits, time & labor, etc.) Production Support: - Provide L2/L3 production support and root-cause analysis for critical incidents - Manage batch job monitoring, scheduling, and failure resolution - Own incident, problem, and change management processes for PeopleSoft environments - Ensure system availability, security, and compliance with SLAs - Work directly with customers/stakeholders during incidents — resolving issues promptly and professionally, with a demonstrated track record of zero escalations Documentation: - Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, configurations, and environment topology - Document upgrade plans, runbooks, cutover checklists, and rollback procedures - Create and maintain knowledge base articles and standard operating procedures (SOPs) - Ensure documentation remains current through each release/upgrade cycle - Required Skills & Experience - Extensive experience as a PeopleSoft Administrator, with deep expertise in the HR/HCM module - Proven track record leading end-to-end PeopleSoft upgrades (People Tools, application, and infrastructure components) - Strong hands-on experience with PeopleSoft architecture: Application Server, Web Server (PIA), Process Scheduler, Integration Broker, Elastic Search/Kibana - Experience with Oracle Database administration in a PeopleSoft context, WebLogic, and Tuxedo - Familiarity with DPK (Deployment Packages), Change Assistant, and PUM Image adoption - Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance-tuning skills - Excellent client-facing communication skills, with demonstrated success managing customer relationships without escalations - Experience defining governance, standards, and best practices for a PeopleSoft environment - Ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex, high-stakes upgrade programs Preferred Qualifications: - 9+ years of Experience with PeopleSoft Fluid UI and People Code/Application Engine - Exposure to cloud-hosted PeopleSoft environments (OCI, AWS, or Azure) is preferred. - Prior experience in a client-facing / consulting or managed-services environment - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field - Soft Skills - Strong customer service orientation and calm, solutions-focused demeanour under pressure - Clear, proactive communicator across technical and business stakeholders - High ownership and accountability for issue resolution - Strategic thinker capable of balancing day-to-day support with long-term modernization goals