Application Developer II - WCS

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is a leading public research university. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides enterprise IT services across the campus network, email, identity management, data centers, help desk, security, research computing, and web services. OIT collaborates with department IT professionals on projects and initiatives for the Rutgers community.

We are seeking an Application Developer II – WCS for the Office of Information Technology. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining Drupal‑based web solutions, providing technical support, and ensuring quality code in a collaborative environment.

• Suggest technology solutions to business challenges under the supervision of the OIT IT Manager.
• Provide programming and website development support to the Office of Information Technology.
• Design and implement widgets, dynamic functionality, new content components, modules, themes, and templates.
• Design, configure, and maintain PHP solutions and Drupal CMS‑based websites.
• Maintain and improve existing platforms such as the Rutgers Core Component Library (RCCL), WCS RCCL Custom Distribution, and other OIT assets.
• Handle Drupal migrations, including migrating existing Drupal sites to the RCCL platform and Pantheon Cloud hosting service.
• Produce technical documentation as requested.
• Ensure all code changes and updates are properly documented according to unit standards.

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.

• Proficiency in PHP architecture and implementation of dynamic functionality for web‑based solutions, especially within the Drupal CMS framework.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Detail‑oriented with thoroughness.
• Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex concepts in layman’s terms.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and complete development, configuration, and testing for multiple projects with overlapping schedules.
• Ability to meet with clients to manage tasks and translate requirements into technical work items.
• Ability to work well independently or in a team environment.
• Proficiency in analysis, maintenance, and extendibility of CMS frameworks.
• Ability to use and configure commonly used CMS modules.
• Demonstrated knowledge of version control with Git and Git Lab.
• Ability to design and develop custom Drupal solutions including modules, templates, and themes.
• Ability to integrate JSON/XML web services into advanced web projects using RESTful APIs.

• 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 Word Press CMS.
• Familiarity with Pantheon Cloud Hosting Platform.
• Familiarity with Composer‑managed web projects.
• Familiarity with managing Docker images.
• Comfortable crafting bespoke tooling to meet client needs and promote agile workflows.
• Ability to apply core plugin updates and install new plugins.

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

• 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.

Grade: 30S
· FLSA:
Exempt

Salary Range:

• Minimum: $88,681
• Mid Range: $106,877
• Maximum: $127,237

Position Status:
Full Time

Standard

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Hybrid work arrangement may be available under Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 and applicable collective agreements.

Union: HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation:
People Soft

Term of Appointment:
Staff – 12 month

Pension Eligibility: ABP

We are an equal access/equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution and participates in the E‑Verify program as required by law.