Application Developer II - WCS

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Somerset, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $89K - $127K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ March 30th, 2026

SQL MySQL Node.js

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is hiring an Application Developer II - WCS for the Office of Information Technology. The role involves providing programming and website development support, designing and maintaining PHP and Drupal CMS-based websites, implementing custom web components, and managing Drupal migrations to the RCCL platform and Pantheon Cloud hosting service.

Highlights

Designs and implements widgets, dynamic functionality, modules, themes, and templates for web applications.
Maintains and enhances platforms such as Rutgers Core Component Library (RCCL) and WCS RCCL Custom Distribution.
Handles migrations of Drupal websites to the RCCL platform and Pantheon Cloud hosting.
Produces and maintains technical documentation for code changes and updates.
Proficiency required in PHP, Drupal CMS, JavaScript, MySQL, HTML, CSS (SASS), and version control tools like Git and GitLab.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of programming experience or equivalent education/experience combination.
Preferred skills include experience with CI/CD, JavaScript frameworks (React, jQuery, Vue.js, Node.js), WordPress CMS, Pantheon Cloud, Composer, Docker, and agile tooling.
Salary range: $88,681 to $127,237, with final offers based on qualifications, experience, and funding availability.
Position is full-time, exempt, within the Enterprise Application Service department at Rutgers OIT.
The role supports internal Rutgers University clients and collaborates under the supervision of the IT Manager of OIT-EARC Web Consulting Services (WCS).