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