Oracle PeopleSoft DevOps Engineer CGEMJP

Role Title: Oracle PeopleSoft DevOps Engineer

Duration: contract to run until 18/12/2026

Location: London. Hybrid 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to £354.20 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose/summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Oracle PeopleSoft DevOps Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in modernising and optimising our PeopleSoft environments. This position combines deep technical expertise in Oracle PeopleSoft with modern DevOps practices, focusing on automation, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and cloud-based delivery using Microsoft Azure DevOps.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining deployment pipelines, improving release efficiency, and enhancing system stability. A key objective of this role is to create and manage Azure DevOps pipelines for PeopleSoft deployments, transitioning from the current VersionOne-based processes to a more streamlined, automated, and scalable solution.

Key Responsibilities

DevOps Implementation & Automation

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to support PeopleSoft application deployments across multiple environments (Development, Test, UAT, Production).
• Replace and enhance the existing VersionOne-managed deployment processes by introducing automated, robust DevOps pipelines.

PeopleSoft Environment Management

• Support and maintain Oracle PeopleSoft applications, including PeopleTools, FSCM, and/or HCM modules.
• Perform environment refreshes, patching, upgrades, and system configurations while ensuring minimal downtime and operational efficiency.

Pipeline Development

Create reusable, scalable, and secure Azure DevOps pipelines for:

• Application builds
• Code migrations
• Data mover scripts

Change Assistant and PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) deployments

Release & Deployment Management

• Manage end-to-end release processes, ensuring smooth and reliable deployments.
• Coordinate with development, testing, and business teams to align release schedules and minimise risk.

Version Control & Code Quality

• Implement and maintain version control practices using Git or Azure Repos.
• Support code promotion strategies and enforce best practices for branching, merging, and approvals.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Monitor deployment pipelines and system performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Provide root cause analysis and implement continuous improvements to prevent recurrence.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure all deployment processes align with organisational security and compliance standards.
• Implement secure credential management, role-based access controls, and audit-friendly processes.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with functional analysts, developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.
• Act as a subject matter expert for DevOps within the PeopleSoft ecosystem.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience supporting and administering Oracle PeopleSoft environments (PeopleTools, FSCM, HCM, or Campus Solutions).
• Strong experience in Azure DevOps, including building and managing pipelines.
• Hands-on experience creating CI/CD pipelines for enterprise applications, ideally PeopleSoft.
• Experience transitioning from Legacy tools (eg, VersionOne or similar) to modern DevOps frameworks.

Knowledge of PeopleSoft deployment tools, such as:

• Application Designer
• Data Mover
• Change Assistant
• PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM)
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience with Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) for automation tasks.
• Strong understanding of environment management, release processes, and system integrations.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Knowledge of containerisation or infrastructure-as-code tools (eg, Terraform, ARM templates).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps best practices.
• Understanding of database technologies (Oracle DB, SQL performance tuning).

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage complex deployments and multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation and efficiency

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

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