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
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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., 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