Application Programmer

Rutgers University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking an Application Programmer for the Office of Information Technology. The role focuses on managing MaCS cloud services and building integrations with cloud APIs to improve service delivery.

You will collaborate with OIT staff and departmental IT teams, develop automation, and support ongoing cloud operations under guidance from senior engineers. This position supports a hybrid work arrangement at Rutgers with standard full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technology field or equivalent combination education and experience.
• Experience developing quality software with a long-term career focus.
• Ability to work independently and seek mentorship when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in administering MaCS cloud services (O365, Google Suite, Box, Slack, etc.) via consoles and scripting.
• Acts as liaison between OIT staff, help desk, and departmental IT to ensure proper MaCS service delivery.
• Develops applications and tools that integrate with cloud services using vendor APIs.
• Works under supervision of higher-level technical staff and management.

Skills

Cloud services administration

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Mentorship awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technology field

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Shell

PHP

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS

Job description

Job Category Staff & Executive - Information Technology

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 Programmer for the Office of Information Technology. This position will report to the Associate Director of EAS -MaCS within OIT.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists in the administration of various MaCS (Messaging and Collaboration Services) cloud services (possibly including O365, Google Suite, Box, Slack and others), often via an administrative console, administrative tools provided by the cloud vendor, and/or Powershell or other commands/scripting languages.
• Acts as a liaison between OIT technical staff, help desk and Rutgers departmental IT staff in an effort to assure proper delivery of MaCS services and provide correct resolution of issues/questions.
• Develops application and tools to integrate with these cloud services and even with some of the on-premises systems supported by MaCS. This process includes programming, testing, documentation, communication, design, analysis and support. These applications and tools often integrate with cloud services using vendor APIs.
• Works under the direct supervision and guidance of other higher-level technical staff and management.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 04

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 71111.000

Mid Range Salary 89956.000

Maximum Salary 108800.000

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

• 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

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, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technology field, or an equivalent combination education and experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly motivated candidate who understands the importance of developing quality software and is seeking a long-term career opportunity that offers a true commitment to professional growth and investment.
• Ability of working independently on projects, while recognizing when to leverage the support and mentorship of higher-level technical staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience, knowledge and ability to provide service administration (via admin consoles and scripts/shell commands) and provide strong technical support with various cloud services, including O365, Google Suite, Box and others.
• Ability and eagerness to learn, excellent problem-solving skills, and clear communication.
• A level-headed, patient, and professional approach, combined with a positive attitude and dedication to providing excellent customer support is highly valued.
• Ability to collaborate well with a team, and experience working in a university environment.
• Foundational understanding of data structures, algorithm design, or object-oriented.
• Experience in Python, shell, and PowerShell.
• Experience with PHP .
• Familiarity with HTML5, CSS , and JavaScript.
• Ability to work with structured data formats like JSON or XML .
• Familiarity with basic conceptual understanding of how to use and integrate with APIs.
• Experience with cloud vendor service APIs like Microsoft Graph API , AWS , G Suite Admin SDK .

Location

City Somerset

State NJ

Pre-Employment Screening

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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technology field, or an equivalent combination education and experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• List of Professional References (contact Info)

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