Application Developer

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Rutgers University - Camden seeks an application developer. Reporting to the Assistant Director of IT/Application Development, the Application Developer provides n-tier application development and maintenance support to Rutgers University Camden Information Technology ( RUCIT). The position is primarily focused on: developing, correcting, enhancing and deploying systems designed to automate business processes using programming languages and platforms supported by RUCIT. The Application Developer analyzes business challenges, makes technical suggestions and designs complex systems under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Assistant Director of IT. The Application Developer identifies efficiencies in program function used across systems and data sharing across units when appropriate. Applications developed include: automated processes, business-workflow specific solutions, student information, appointment maintenance and e-commerce applications, reports for all administrative and academic units of the Camden campus.

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.

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

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience with 2 or more years of programming experience with solid knowledge of current programming languages and methodologies and source control. In addition to technical skill, the developer must be able to follow and enhance existing team processes, communicate effectively, provide regular status updates, collaborate with the team and all levels of university faculty, staff and administration.