Programmer, IT​/Tech, Database Administrator

Title: Programmer

Employee Classification: Programmer

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Information Technology

Sub Division-Department: SYS-Information Technology

Department: SYS-Information Technology-925000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

The Programmer position is an entry-level technical role responsible for providing programming, application support, and analytical assistance within the Finance Information Systems Team. This role plays a key part in maintaining the stability and functionality of the organization’s People Soft Financials environment by performing routine development tasks and supporting system enhancements under the guidance of senior team members. The primary purpose of this role is to assist in the ongoing maintenance, enhancement, and support of the People Soft Finance system.

Core responsibilities include developing or modifying application code, retrofitting or removing customizations in response to Oracle release updates, participating in functional and technical testing efforts, and researching or troubleshooting customer‑reported issues. The Programmer collaborates with senior developers, functional analysts, and end users to ensure system reliability and alignment with business needs. This role provides an excellent opportunity for early‑career programmers to build technical proficiency in People Soft development tools—such as People Code, Application Designer, SQR, SQL, and Application Engine—while gaining hands‑on experience supporting enterprise financial systems.

The Programmer is expected to demonstrate curiosity, strong problem‑solving skills, and a willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment.

• Bachelor's degree or four years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Knowledge of the methods and equipment used in electronic data processing.
• Skill in writing programs for computer applications.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with business users and IT teams.

• Strong SQL skills using Oracle or another major relational database platform.
• Introductory programming knowledge in languages such as C++, Java, or People Code.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as People Soft, Workday, SAP, Banner, or similar applications.
• Familiarity with Finance business processes such as Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Budgets, Billing, or Asset Management.
• Coursework or practical experience in Accounting, Procurement, Financial Operations, or other business administration functions.
• Experience in a Higher Education environment or other large, complex organizations.
• Exposure to tools or concepts such as People Soft Query, SQL Developer, data validation, Agile methodologies, or system testing is a plus.

• Assist in maintaining People Soft Finance applications by performing routine programming tasks and applying updates under guidance.
• Develop and modify application code for enhancements and bug fixes using approved tools and standards.
• Support system testing and troubleshooting, including identifying issues, documenting findings, and implementing approved solutions under supervision.
• Assist with scheduled upgrades and patches under the direction of senior team members to ensure compliance with organizational and vendor requirements.
• Create and/or maintain technical documentation for assigned tasks, including code changes and process workflows.
• Provide initial end‑user support for People Soft Finance‑related inquiries and elevate complex issues to senior staff as needed.
• Track and update task status in the Service Management System.
• Participate in the scheduled On‑Call Support Rotation in a mentored capacity.
• Accurately record time for assigned projects and tasks.

Communicating with others to exchange information.

No adverse environmental conditions…