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Rutgers University

Application Developer II - WCS

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Somerset, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $89K - $127K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ June 20th, 2026
SQL MySQL Node.js

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is hiring an Application Developer II - WCS. The role involves providing programming and website development support for the Office of Information Technology, including designing and implementing dynamic web functionality, maintaining PHP and Drupal CMS-based websites, managing Drupal migrations, and producing technical documentation following unit standards.

Highlights

  • Suggest technology solutions under supervision of IT Manager for Web Consulting Services (WCS).

  • Design and implement widgets, modules, themes, and templates for websites.

  • Maintain and improve platforms like Rutgers Core Component Library (RCCL) and WCS RCCL Custom Distribution.

  • Handle Drupal migrations to RCCL platform and Pantheon Cloud hosting.

  • Proficiency in PHP, Drupal CMS, JavaScript, MySQL, HTML, CSS (SASS), Git, and GitLab.

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills.

  • Experience designing custom Drupal solutions integrating JSON/XML web services using RESTful APIs.

  • Preferred skills include CI/CD, JavaScript frameworks (React, jQuery, Vue.js, Node.js), WordPress CMS, Pantheon Cloud, Composer-managed projects, and Docker virtualization.

  • Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree and 5 years programming experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.

  • Salary range: $88,681 to $127,237 with comprehensive benefits including medical, retirement, and educational benefits.