(DOE-024-26) Planning Associate 2 (Computer Applications and Systems Design) (Full Stack Developer) (Two positions)

New Jersey Department of Education; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health (medical, prescription drug, …)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

13 paid holidays

Benefit Leave

Telework

Alternate Work Week Program

Job summary

The New Jersey Department of Education is seeking a Planning Associate 2 (Full Stack Developer) in the Division of Administrative Services, Office of Information Technology, based in Trenton. Develops and maintains department databases and systems, and helps design, code, test, and deploy information systems.

Requires a Master's degree in a related field and four years of system design and programming experience; strong Java/Spring, JS/TS, HTML/CSS, SQL, Git, CI/CD, and cloud skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field.
• Four years of system design and programming experience.
• Open to substitution of education with experience per policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain department databases and systems.
• Plan, code, test, and implement information systems.
• Develop education programming through analysis and evaluation of programs and grants.
• Build web applications with modern UI/UX, wireframes, and landing pages.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Java

Spring Boot

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

HTML5/CSS3

SQL

Git

CI/CD

Cloud Services

Education

Master's degree in Educational Administration, Public Administration, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Java

Spring Framework

RESTful Web Services

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

HTML5/CSS3

SQL (Oracle preferred)

JPA / Hibernate

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud Services

Job description

(DOE-024-26) Planning Associate 2 (Computer Applications and Systems Design) (Full Stack Developer) (Two positions)

Full Time

Division of Administrative Services, Office of Information Technology

Notice of Vacancy

Reference Number: DOE-024-26

Title: Planning Associate 2 (Computer Applications and Systems Design) (Full Stack Developer) (Two positions)

Range/Title Code: P28/72624D

Salary: $91,628.18 - $134,900.38

Position Number: 095622, 093513

Issue Date: October 8, 2026

Closing Date: October 22, 2026

Core Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Location: Trenton, New Jersey

Division: Division of Administrative Services, Office of Information Technology

Description

Under direction of a supervisor in the Office of Information Technology, develops and maintains Department databases and computerized systems; participates in planning the design, programming, and implementation of information systems; develops education programming by conducting analyses and evaluation of education programs, surveys, needs assessment, and related research; establishes, maintains, and evaluates program and fiscal data related to state and federal formula aid and discretionary grant applications and allocations; performs mandated regulatory functions; is knowledgeable in and works with independence in areas of assignment; and performs other related work as required.

Develops, tests, and delivers software applications using industry best practices; interacts with stakeholders; supports and maintains software after deployment; and implements attractive and compelling website designs, landing pages, evaluates user experience, and builds new website wireframes.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Educational Administration, Public Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience

Four (4) years of experience in system design and computer programming on a mainframe or a PC LAN environment.

Note: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credit being equal to one (1) year of college. Applicants wishing to substitute additional experience for the required Master's degree, must possess a total of six (6) years of combined education and experience, in addition to the required experience cited above.

Preferred Education/Experience

Five (5) years of experience in programming and developing web applications in Java (Spring Boot / Spring Framework), RESTful Web Services, JavaScript/TypeScript with SPA frameworks (React required), HTML5/CSS3, Relational Databases and SQL (Oracle preferred), JPA (preferably Hibernate), Git version control, CI/CD pipelines, and Cloud Services (AWS or Azure).

Employee Benefits

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework*
• Alternate Work Week Program*

*Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Open to the Following

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.

Applicants must meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job specification through the Civil Service Commission’s website info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/72624D.htm .

Authorization to Work

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: [e-mail] , or call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144, option 3.

EOE/AA Statement

The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Aff

Candidates with foreign degrees must submit an evaluation of the transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

Please upload the SAME documentation substantiating your eligibility.