Job Description

Salary: $71,000 - 111,000 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of programming experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Expertise in PHP architecture and implementation for dynamic web solutions, particularly within the Drupal CMS framework.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to convey complex ideas in simple terms.
• Capacity to organize, prioritize, and execute development tasks across multiple projects with overlapping timelines.
• Capability to engage with clients to manage tasks and translate requirements into actionable technical items.
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision or within a team structure.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, HTML, and CSS (SASS).
• Knowledge in analysis, maintenance, and extensibility of CMS frameworks.
• Experience with configuring commonly used CMS modules.
• Proven skills in version control utilizing Git and GitLab.
• Ability to create and develop custom Drupal solutions including modules, templates, and themes.
• Experience integrating JSON/XML-based web services into complex web projects using RESTful APIs.

• Propose technological solutions to address business challenges under the guidance of the IT Manager.
• Provide programming and website development assistance to the Office of Information Technology at Rutgers University.
• Design and develop widgets, dynamic functionalities, new content components, modules, themes, and templates.
• Configure and maintain PHP solutions and Drupal CMS-based websites.
• Enhance existing platforms such as the Rutgers Core Component Library (RCCL) and WCS RCCL Custom Distribution.
• Manage Drupal migrations, including the transition of existing websites to the Drupal RCCL platform and Pantheon Cloud hosting service.
• Create technical documentation as needed.
• Ensure all code modifications are adequately documented following unit standards.

• Cloud
• CMS
• CSS
• Drupal
• Git
• GitLab
• JSON
• JavaScript
• MySQL
• PHP
• SASS
• Web
• XML
• CI/CD
• Composer
• Docker
• Support
• NodeJS
• React
• Vue
• WordPress
• jQuery

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At Rutgers, we are seeking an Application Developer II within our Office of Information Technology. This role involves collaborating on innovative technology solutions and contributing to the development and maintenance of our web applications. We offer a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as competitive retirement benefits and educational advantages for employees and their dependents. Located in New Jersey, our team values creativity and teamwork, working towards fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment.

last updated 15 week of 2026

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