Application Developer II - WCS

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Application Developer II - WCS

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Information Technology

Department

Enterprise Application Service

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among the nation’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you’ll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. As one of the nation’s most diverse universities, Rutgers draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our community. We’re an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is Rutgers’ enterprise IT office. OIT provides university wide services and support and collaborates with department and unit IT professionals on projects and initiatives for the Rutgers community. OIT’s services and systems include the Rutgers network; email and calendaring systems; IDs/passwords and identity management; data centers; computer labs; help desk support; wireless connectivity; a software portal; information security, risk, and compliance services; research computing; and many others. OIT’s staff members work closely with the broader university community to advance Rutgers’ missions of teaching, research, and service. For more information, please visit https://it.rutgers.edu.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Application Developer II – WCS for the Office of Information Technology.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Suggests technology solutions to business challenges under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the IT Manager of OIT-EARC Web Consulting Services (WCS).
• Provides programming and website development support to Rutgers University Office of Information Technology.
• Designs and implements widgets, dynamic functionality, new content components, modules, themes, and templates.
• Designs, configures, and maintains PHP solutions and Drupal CMS-based websites.
• Maintains and improves existing platforms such as Rutgers Core Component Library (RCCL), WCS RCCL Custom Distribution, etc.
• Handles Drupal migrations, including migrating existing Drupal websites to the Drupal RCCL platform and Pantheon Cloud hosting service.
• Produces technical documentation when requested.
• Ensures all code changes and updates are properly documented according to the unit’s standards.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

30S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

88681.000

Mid Range Salary

106877.000

Maximum Salary

127237.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of programming experience with knowledge of current programming languages and methodologies or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in PHP architecture and implementation of dynamic functionality for web-based solutions, especially in the context of the Drupal CMS framework.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to be detail-oriented and thorough.
• Excellent at communicating and explaining complex concepts in layman’s terms.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and complete development, configuration, and testing required for multiple projects with over lapping schedules.
• Ability to meet with clients to manage tasks and translate requirements into technical work action items.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS (SASS).
• Proficiency in analysis, maintenance, and extendibility of CMS framework.
• Ability to use and configure commonly used CMS modules.
• Demonstrated knowledge in version control with Git and GitLab.
• Ability to design and develop custom Drupal solutions including modules, templates, and themes.
• Ability to integrate JSON/XML based web services into advanced web projects using RESTful-based APIs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), test and deployment automation.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as React, jQuery, Vue.js, or Node.js.
• Familiarity with WordPress CMS.
• Familiarity with Pantheon Cloud Hosting Platform.
• Familiarity with usage of Composer-managed web projects.
• Familiarity with utilizing and managing virtualization images (e.g. Docker images).
• Comfortable crafting bespoke tooling to best meet client needs and promote agile-aligned workflows.
• Ability to apply core and plugin updates and install new plugins.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
• Office environment with moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST1693

Posting Open Date

08/06/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Off Campus

City

Somerset

State

NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of programming experience with knowledge of current programming languages and methodologies or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• List of Professional References (contact Info)