Software Developer 3

IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES

IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)

Solicitation Reference Number : 70126001

Working Title : PeopleSoft Developer / Administrator

Title / Level : Software Developer 3

Category : Applications / Software Development

Full Time

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Education Agency requires the services of 1 Software Developer 3 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Developer 3, Applications / Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Education Agency .

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire " and are the property of the Texas Education Agency and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Education Agency will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

Project Description : Provide subject matter expertise on PeopleSoft PUM upgrades and PeopleSoft administration.

Administer and apply monthly CAPPS Financials updates to CAPPS HUB PeopleSoft system. Apply Linux and Windows criticial secuirty patches on a regular basis related to PeopleSoft application. Provide Production support for Eductaion Materials (EMAT), Texas Grants Interface(TGIF) / Expense Reports (ER) and Cash Receipts (CR) modules. Enhance and fix bugs related to various PeopleSoft modules primarily custom modules like EMAT, TGIF / ER, CR modules. Develop and test complex PeopleSoft functionality. Provide senior level business analysis and help design the solutions.

Duties to be performed :

" Perform complete installs of PeopleSoft 9.2x at all tiers, using PUM and Change Assistant(A) or DPK used by PeopleSoft. Document high level steps to follow the Oracle delivered steps.

" Upgrades PeopleSoft system by conferring with USERs and services; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements using PeopleSoft Upgrade Manager (PUM) or extracting the necessary patch code fixes. Document high level steps to follow the Oracle delivered steps.

" Run and analyze compare reports and apply retrofits.

" Maintain PeopleSoft system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting system hardware, software, networks and operating system and system management; designing and running system load / stress testing; escalating application problems to users.

" Provide troubleshooting and isolating technical problems in PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA) including Oracle database, tuxedo application servers on Unix, process schedulers on both Unix and NT and WebLogic configuration.

" Secure PeopleSoft system by developing system access, monitoring, control, and evaluation. Monitoring and sending alerts appropriately for all the servers and environments.

" Resolve the bugs from the previous upgrade and implement newer functionality.

" Resolve fluid approval workflow issues and configure new workflows for travel / expense module.

" CPA Updates Compare analyze the compares for conflicts, reapply customizations.

" Spin up a new PeopleSoft environment on demand and download PUM images and stand up a new release image.

" Administer the PeopleSoft servers, apply patches and provide support with the critical patches.

" Support integration with TEAL, eGrants and other systems like Child Nutrition Program (CNP), Foundation School Program (FSP), Consolidated Entitlement Management System (CEMS).

" Process improvements like automating some of the manual recurring activities.

" Automate PeopleSoft administrative tasks and train current resources with PeopleSoft administrative tasks.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements :

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills / experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required / Preferred

Experience

10

Required

Experience with Centralized Accounting and Payroll / Personnel System (CAPPS) PeopleSoft Financial System

10

Required

Experience in PeopleSoft Integration with third party applications using Integration Broker and Web Services

10

Required

Experience in STAT, PeopleSoft upgrades, application tuning, and deployment activities.

10

Required

Experience in PeopleSoft XML / BI Publisher reports

Required

Experience with installing the latest PUM images using PeopleSoft Update manager & Change Assistant

Required

Experience in PeopleSoft administration in configuring application server, web server and process scheduler

Required

Experience in troubleshooting and isolating technical problems related to app and web server

Required

Experience with PeopleSoft in a Linux / RedHat environment; Working in an Oracle 19c or higher environment

Required

Experience with PeopleSoft Financials Application release of 9.2.

Required

Experience with PeopleSoft development tools using PeopleTools 8.51x or higher release

Preferred

Experience in Quest STAT administration for PeopleSoft code deployments

Preferred

Experience with Education Materials, Grants and Cash Receipts functionality.

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 09 / 01 / 2025 and are expected to complete by 08 / 31 / 2026 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2080 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and / or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Education Agency . Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM , excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at 90% remote, work location with-in the US. 10% William B. Travis State Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 . The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework . Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and / or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and / or Vendor's expense. Texas Education Agency will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.

The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Education Agency .

V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS