Rutgers University · 23 hours ago
Application Developer II - WCS
Somerset, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $107K/yr
5+ years expRutgers University, a leading public research institution, is seeking an Application Developer II for its Office of Information Technology. The role involves providing programming and website development support, designing and implementing web solutions, and maintaining existing platforms.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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 overlapping 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
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
Benefits
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
Company
Rutgers University
Rutgers University is an institution for higher education for doctoral and professional degree programs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.84MKey Investors
Ferrero HazelnutNational Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
2024-11-15Grant· $0.16M
2024-04-09Grant
2024-03-26Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Michele Norin
Sr. Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Jim Simon
Professor
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