Application Programmer - Rutgers University : Job Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Application Programmer

Department: IPO-Information Technology

Unit: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Institutional Planning and Operations (IP&O) Application Development team. The team builds all the custom applications and systems integrations used by the division. The primary development framework is Microsoft .NET using C# and .NET Core. Databases used for development are Oracle and SQL Server. The position will report to the Senior Application Developer.

Overview content describes the IP&O division and its responsibilities across the State of New Jersey, including planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

• The Application Developer will assist various developers and data owners to develop applications containing required features and modifications.
• Development tasks include documenting specifications, programming, testing (manual and automated), and troubleshooting.
• The Application Developer will also support daily operations by monitoring, running, and automating custom system processes and tasks.
• The position is responsible for staying informed of advances in technology and adapting to new development tools and techniques.
• Operates under close supervision.

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to write secure programming code utilizing secure design principals and secure programming techniques.
• Must have experience in the following tools/technologies:
• Microsoft .NET Core 7 or newer
• C#.NET
• Entity Framework
• ASP.NET
• SQL
• Visual Studio
• Git source code management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with development experience in Oracle databases (SQL Developer and PL/SQL), xUnit/NUnit test frameworks, and enterprise University systems are preferred.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Grade: 04

Salary Range: Minimum 71111.000; Mid Range 89956.000; Maximum 108800.000

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by qualifications, experience, availability of department or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation.

Benefits: Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, including:

• 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

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: Rutgers benefits overview.

Posting Number: 25ST1888

Posting Open Date: 09/04/2025

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Off Campus

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Location Details: See posting for specifics

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

Immunization Requirements: If employment commences during Flu Season, vaccination may be required or exemptions may be requested. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain a medical/religious exemption may result in rescission of offer or disciplinary action.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of protected status. See the Non-Discrimination Statement for details.