Application Developer III

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Application Developer III for the Office of Information Technology. The role involves leading software development projects for the student information system with a focus on implementing Oracle Fusion Cloud technology. Candidates should have strong programming skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in data integration.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of programming experience.
• Solid understanding of current programming languages and methodologies.
• Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Key developer for all aspects of software development lifecycle.
• Architect new technology solutions and define configuration standards.
• Lead teams through project implementations and upgrades.

Skills

Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Hands-on experience with data migrations

Ability to manage project expectations

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud

REST / SOAP Services

SQL / PLSQL

Job description

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Job Category Staff & Executive - Information Technology

Department

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among the nation’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you’ll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. As one of the nation’s most diverse universities, Rutgers draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our community. We’re an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity.

The Office of Information Technology ( OIT ) is Rutgers’ enterprise IT office. OIT provides university wide services and support and collaborates with department and unit IT professionals on projects and initiatives for the Rutgers community. OIT’s services and systems include the Rutgers network; email and calendaring systems; IDs/passwords and identity management; data centers; computer labs; help desk support; wireless connectivity; a software portal; information security, risk, and compliance services; research computing; and many others. OIT’s staff members work closely with the broader university community to advance Rutgers’ missions of teaching, research, and service. For more information, please visit https://it.rutgers.edu.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Application Developer III for the Office of Information Technology. This position reports to the Director IT of OIT / EARC Student Information System ( SIS ).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Serves as a key developer and team lead for all aspects of software development lifecycle including tools, methodology and best practices for the SIS Transformation project and accountable for the implementation and support of the next generation of the Rutgers enterprise student information system and services on Oracle Fusion Cloud ecosystem.
• Stays current on emerging technologies and leading approaches in Higher Education, leading and driving project discussions and technical workshops and interacting with third-party vendors.
• Plans, coordinates and executes spans across multiple disciplines to develop robust, holistic solutions for project assignments.
• Performs a wide variety of tasks, including recommending and architecting new technology solutions, defining configuration and extension standards along with technical approaches for conversions, interfaces, and reports.
• This position is also a key contributor to the ongoing EARC’s evolution and development of cloud computing strategies, roadmaps, and plans.
• Provides high-level analysis, guides other members, and groups within the department and oversees the implementations designed and developed by other team members.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 34S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 104442.00

Mid Range Salary 126225.00

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 150519.00

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.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum seven (7) years of programming experience, with solid knowledge of current programming languages and methodologies. Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Ability to stay up to date on the latest Oracle Fusion Cloud technologies and trends.
• Solid understanding of data migration/integration principles.
• Hands-on experience in performing data conversions and integration from legacy systems to Oracle Fusion Cloud.
• Basic Student Information System Module Understanding.
• Experience building integrations using REST / SOAP Services.
• Ability to manage project expectations and deliverables by platform vendors, implementation partners and ensure end user satisfaction.
• Proficient in documentation/management of technical specifications and collaboration with business users to gather and document business requirements for configuration, extension, and development requests.
• Excellent at communicating and explaining complex concepts in layman’s terms, manage tasks and translate requirements into technical work action items and drive project deliverables.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and complete development, configuration, and testing required for multiple projects with overlapping schedules.
• Solid experience to lead teams through the entire life cycle of project implementations and upgrades.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, detail-oriented and thorough.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision or in a team environment.
• Excellent oral presentation and communication skills and uses these skills to provide exceptional service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on technical and development support for Oracle Fusion Cloud Student Management modules.
• Ability to design and develop customizations using Visual Builder and Process Builder in Oracle Integration Cloud to Oracle Fusion Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with design and develop integrations in Oracle Integration Cloud (or other Integration Platform) to Oracle Fusion Cloud, including making REST and SOAP , FBDI / HDL File Uploads, and extracting data using Analytics/BI Publisher reports, analysis, and OTBI Reports.
• Knowledgeable in version control with Git and GitLab.
• Familiar with bug tracking systems ( JIRA ), and collaborative software (Confluence, Slack, MS Teams).
• Hands-on development of packages and functions using SQL / PLSQL and exposing them as REST endpoints.
• Familiar with Single Sign-On ( SSO ) technologies (Shibboleth, OAuth).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST0713

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 04/03/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City

City Somerset

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Application Developer III Job Category Staff & Executive - Information Technology Department OIT-Enterprise Application Services Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among the nation’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you’ll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. As one of the nation’s most diverse universities, Rutgers draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our community. We’re an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity.

The Office of Information Technology ( OIT ) is Rutgers’ enterprise IT office. OIT provides university wide services and support and collaborates with department and unit IT professionals on projects and initiatives for the Rutgers community. OIT’s services and systems include the Rutgers network; email and calendaring systems; IDs/passwords and identity management; data centers; computer labs; help desk support; wireless connectivity; a software portal; information security, risk, and compliance services; research computing; and many others. OIT’s staff members work closely with the broader university community to advance Rutgers’ missions of teaching, research, and service. For more information, please visit https://it.rutgers.edu. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Application Developer III for the Office of Information Technology. This position reports to the Director IT of OIT / EARC Student Information System ( SIS ).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Serves as a key developer and team lead for all aspects of software development lifecycle including tools, methodology and best practices for the SIS Transformation project and accountable for the implementation and support of the next generation of the Rutgers enterprise student information system and services on Oracle Fusion Cloud ecosystem.
• Stays current on emerging technologies and leading approaches in Higher Education, leading and driving project discussions and technical workshops and interacting with third-party vendors.
• Plans, coordinates and executes spans across multiple disciplines to develop robust, holistic solutions for project assignments.
• Performs a wide variety of tasks, including recommending and architecting new technology solutions, defining configuration and extension standards along with technical approaches for conversions, interfaces, and reports.
• This position is also a key contributor to the ongoing EARC’s evolution and development of cloud computing strategies, roadmaps, and plans.
• Provides high-level analysis, guides other members, and groups within the department and oversees the implementations designed and developed by other team members.

FLSA Exempt Grade 34S Salary Details Minimum Salary 104442.00 Mid Range Salary 126225.00 Maximum Salary 150519.00 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Position Status Full Time Working Hours (per week) Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement 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 with a minimum seven (7) years of programming experience, with solid knowledge of current programming languages and methodologies. Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Ability to stay up to date on the latest Oracle Fusion Cloud technologies and trends.
• Solid understanding of data migration/integration principles.
• Hands-on experience in performing data conversions and integration from legacy systems to Oracle Fusion Cloud.
• Basic Student Information System Module Understanding.
• Experience building integrations using REST / SOAP Services.
• Ability to manage project expectations and deliverables by platform vendors, implementation partners and ensure end user satisfaction.
• Proficient in documentation/management of technical specifications and collaboration with business users to gather and document business requirements for configuration, extension, and development requests.
• Excellent at communicating and explaining complex concepts in layman’s terms, manage tasks and translate requirements into technical work action items and drive project deliverables.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and complete development, configuration, and testing required for multiple projects with overlapping schedules.
• Solid experience to lead teams through the entire life cycle of project implementations and upgrades.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, detail-oriented and thorough.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision or in a team environment.
• Excellent oral presentation and communication skills and uses these skills to provide exceptional service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on technical and development support for Oracle Fusion Cloud Student Management modules.
• Ability to design and develop customizations using Visual Builder and Process Builder in Oracle Integration Cloud to Oracle Fusion Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with design and develop integrations in Oracle Integration Cloud (or other Integration Platform) to Oracle Fusion Cloud, including making REST and SOAP , FBDI / HDL File Uploads, and extracting data using Analytics/BI Publisher reports, analysis, and OTBI Reports.
• Knowledgeable in version control with Git and GitLab.
• Familiar with bug tracking systems ( JIRA ), and collaborative software (Confluence, Slack, MS Teams).
• Experience with automated development/test tools (SoapUI, Postman API Platform, and browsers developer tools.
• Hands-on development of packages and functions using SQL / PLSQL and exposing them as REST endpoints.
• Familiar with Single Sign-On ( SSO ) technologies (Shibboleth, OAuth).
• Application development experience following software development lifecycles.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Office environment.
• Moderate noise.

Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 25ST0713 Posting Open Date 04/03/2025 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.

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum seven (7) years of programming experience, with solid knowledge of current programming languages and methodologies and/or an equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

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 .

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