Application Developer II - Drupal

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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 over lapping 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 Skills:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs