Job Description
PeopleSoft Architect
SC Clearance Required (or Eligibility)
To be eligible, you must have lived in the UK continuously for the last 5 years.
Practice Leadership & Ownership
* Lead and develop the PeopleSoft technology capability, defining roadmap, services, and best practices
* Act as the senior escalation point for complex PeopleSoft technical challenges
* Mentor and provide governance to technical consultants, developers, and DBAs
* Drive adoption of:
o Latest PeopleTools features
o Automation and modernisation approaches
o Improved monitoring and performance practices
* Continuously enhance delivery standards, tooling, and frameworks
Solution Architecture & Design
* Own end-to-end architecture across PeopleSoft environments:
o Application design
o Customisation strategy
o Integration patterns
o Security and lifecycle management
* Define and enforce architecture standards, patterns, and best practices
* Provide expert guidance across:
o PeopleTools upgrades
o PUM & Selective Adoption strategy
o Configuration and release management
* Support cloud and hybrid architecture decisions where relevant
Delivery Excellence
* Oversee multi-client delivery, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and supportable
* Review and assure:
o Technical designs
o Code quality
o Integration approaches
o Performance optimisation strategies
* Support pre-sales and solution shaping, including technical input and estimations
* Ensure enterprise-grade standards across:
o Security & compliance
o Disaster recovery
o Performance and availability
* Work closely with Managed Services teams to drive operational excellence
Client Engagement & Influence
* Build trusted relationships with senior customer stakeholders
* Translate business requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions
* Lead:
o Technical workshops
o Architecture reviews
o Governance forums
* Influence customer technology strategy and PeopleSoft roadmaps
Qualifications
Core PeopleSoft Expertise (Essential)
* Deep technical knowledge of:
o PeopleSoft architecture & PeopleTools
o Integration Broker & integrations
o OpenSearch
o Security frameworks
* Proven experience delivering:
o PeopleTools upgrades
o PUM / Selective Adoption programmes
o Complex integrations
* Strong capability in performance tuning, optimisation, and troubleshooting across the full stack
Leadership & Consulting Strength
* Experience leading teams within a consulting or managed services environment
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior audiences
* Proven ability to:
o Shape services and improve delivery
o Support business growth and pre-sales
* Experience designing on‑premise and hybrid architectures
Nice to Have
Cloud & OCI Experience
* Experience working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
* Exposure to:
o Cloud‑hosted PeopleSoft environments
o Migration or modernisation programmes
o Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform)
o Monitoring and automation in cloud environments
Additional Skills
* Oracle Database (RAC, Exadata, Autonomous Database)
* DevOps tooling (Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Puppet)
* FinOps and cost optimisation awareness
* Exposure to other cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Who You Are
* A PeopleSoft expert who thrives on solving complex technical challenges
* A hands‑on architect with a strategic mindset
* A collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and developing others
* Analytical, proactive, and delivery‑focused
* Comfortable operating in a client‑facing consultancy environment
Benefits Include
* Quarterly performance‑related profit share
* Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
* Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover
* Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running
We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers.
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