Application Developer II

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Application Developer II

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Information Technology

Department
Enterprise Application Service

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large

Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Application Developer II in the Department of Enterprise Applications and Research Computing (EARC)/ Enterprise Student Services and Systems Integration within Office of Information Technology (OIT).

The Application Developer II, reporting to the Director of IT for Enterprise Student Services and Systems Integration, designs and implements integration processes between various Rutgers systems and services using enterprise cloud-based services, such as AWS, Heroku, Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. The position provides ongoing maintenance and support of mission-critical integrations for Oracle Student Financial Planning (OSFP) and other enterprise projects. Additional tasks related to the ongoing documentation, maintenance, and improvement of supported web-based applications will also be performed. This position is also a key contributor to the ongoing EARC's evolution and development of cloud computing strategies, roadmaps, and plans.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Designs and implements data integration processes between various Rutgers systems and services using enterprise cloud-based services, such as AWS, Heroku, Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
• Provides ongoing maintenance and support of mission-critical integrations for the Oracle Student Financial Planning (OSFP) and other enterprise projects. Defines configuration and extension standards, specifies technical approaches and implementations for conversions, interfaces, and reports. Maintain and improve supported web-based applications and integration processes and communicate with vendor support teams, as necessary.
• Troubleshoots problems, works with staff to resolve problems; works closely with functional users to understand and resolve open issues. Participates in change management and release management activities. Identifies and reports risks, issues, and dependencies on assigned tasks/projects. Participates in test planning, perform testing activities as needed (including unit, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing), and apply performance optimizations.
• Suggests technology solutions to business challenges under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Director of IT. Consults with management and business areas as required to clarify requirements for proposed development projects, system enhancements, and maintenance; identifies and suggests solutions to problems. Identifies customer needs and take action to meet those needs. Continually searches for ways to increase customer satisfaction.
• Writes and updates requirements, design, and user guide documentation to describe systems and access abilities, as required to ensure all code changes and updates are properly documented according to the university's standards. Develop scopes, deliverables, and schedules for assigned projects. Provides technical guidance to lower-level staff employees and/or temporary and/or student employees.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
30S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
88681.000

Mid Range Salary
106877.000

Maximum Salary
127237.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description
HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus five (5) years of relevant work experience is required.
• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid understanding of data migration and integration principles, with hands-on experience performing data conversions and integrations between legacy and cloud-based systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, gain support and commitment, make sound decisions, and drive projects to completion.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and complete development, configuration, and testing activities for multiple concurrent projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage tasks, translate business requirements into technical action items, and deliver project objectives.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision or collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Python and Java; web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, REST, AJAX, and JSON; and relational database management systems such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MariaDB.
• Demonstrable knowledge of distributed systems architecture, messaging technologies, and REST protocols.
• Good understanding of accessibility standards and the implementation of accessible solutions.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining technical documentation, including technical specifications, and collaborating with business users to gather and document requirements for configuration, extension, and application development requests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building integrations using REST and SOAP services.
• Experience with the Django framework or other Python-based web development frameworks.
• Experience working with JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as React, jQuery, and Node.js. Familiarity with cloud and integration technologies including AWS, Heroku, Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions.
• Knowledge of version control and development collaboration tools, including Git, GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT;

• Office environment. Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1906

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Off Campus

City
Somerset

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: