Rutgers University Looking for Front End Application Developer at Piscataway, NJ Full Time

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Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Front End Application Developer

Job Category Staff & Executive

• Information Technology

Department SAS

• Dean’s Office

Overview

The School of Arts and Sciences ( SAS ) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences and over 100 different majors, plus programs, centers, bureaus and institutes. SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff.

Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency.

The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.

Posting Summary

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey is seeking for an experienced Application Developer to join the Instructional Application Development Team in the School of Arts and Science IT Group. We are looking for a candidate that has experience in creating UI/UX design documents and working with customers in gathering requirements for various projects. The position will be part of a talented software development team that works on mission critical cutting-edge online education and instructional technology applications.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assist in the design and building of the front end architecture for all our systems.
• Responsible for estimating resources, skill requirements, time requirements, identifying tools and technologies and participating in proof of concepts during initial phases of the projects.

Position Status Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

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.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 06

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary 81366.000

Annual Mid Range Salary 102926.000

Annual Maximum Salary 124486.000

Standard Hours

37.50

Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of front-end application development experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Hands-on knowledge developing SPA using frameworks like Angular 2+, Angular material design, React, Svelte or other similar frameworks, jQuery, NodeJS, Grunt as well as strong knowledge in html,css,javascript etc.
• Must have experience with design software such as XD, photoshop and illustrator
• Hands-on experience in responsive design for mobile applications
• Must be able to provide hands on software development experience as well as working experience in java development.
• Knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate).
• Familiarity with Version Controlling system such as GIT / SVN
• Hand-on experience using MVC and Restful application architecture.
• Experience developing web applications using at least one popular web framework ( GWT , Spring MVC etc) as well as experience with test driven development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers eight (8) years of front-end application development experience.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrate an ability to help make recommendations and decisions on front end architecture for various applications
• Be highly motivated, team-oriented, flexible, organized, detail-oriented, capable of on-the-job learning, and focused on completing projects in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate ability to work with multiple constituencies, juggle multiple projects and perform on multiple teams, while providing exceptional customer service is required.
• Ability to effectively articulate technical concepts, both verbally and in writing, to people in non-technical positions.

Equipment Utilized

• The Application Developer will be provided with a high end workstation and 2 monitors.
• The software required for development work as well as a number of robust testing platforms will be provided as needed and will be purchase by the center as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

• The position is available for limited remote work but developers are expected to be able to come to campus as needed from time to time. Details can be discussed if candidate is selected for an interview.

Posting Details

Posting Number 23ST1822

Posting Open Date 07/03/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City Piscataway

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 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees (https://policies.rutgers.edu/60-1-35-currentpdf) , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals (https://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/100-3-1-current.pdf) , 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.

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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