Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Application Developer |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Information Technology |
| Department |
BSPPP-Ctr Urban Policy Rsrch |
| Overview |
The Center for Urban Policy Research (
CUPR) works to make human settlements more equitable, sustainable, resilient, and healthy through research, public engagement, education and other forms of capacity-building.
CUPR is an umbrella center that combines the former Bloustein stand-alone Center for Urban Policy Research with the former Rutgers Center for Green Building (
RCGB), Environmental Analysis and Communication Group (
EAC), Center for Energy Environmental and Economic Policy (
CEEEP), and Bloustein Center for Local Government Research. This merger creates
strong capabilities for addressing today's challenges in a collaborative and multidisciplinary fashion. These challenges include climate change adaptation and mitigation, coastal hazards, environmental justice, a healthier built environment, sustainable energy transition, and technological transformations affecting daily life and local governance. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Application Developer for the Center for Urban Policy research (
CUPR) within the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Reporting to the Associate Director of the Bloustein Center for Urban Policy Research (
CUPR), the Application Developer will be responsible for supporting the development of data-driven web applications for the Data Informatics Group within the Center.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Works both independently and as part of a team of application developers, supporting the development of data informatics platforms that utilize data, visualizations, and built-in analytics to support science communication and decision support around a variety of research disciplines and areas of stakeholder need. Areas of application development include, but are not limited to, climate change, hazard mitigation planning, environmental and natural resource management/protection, urban and regional planning, marine and coastal sciences, and social science/risk communication.
- Requires experience in full-stack development, having the ability to design and develop custom front-end application interfaces utilizing JavaScript based packages for interactive data communication through tables, charts, and geographic information systems (GIS) online maps; server-side scripting to support the development of APIs and data data pipelines; and SQL database design and development to support data storage and queries.
- Interfaces with project leadership to determine requirements and to obtain feedback to ensure that the designed systems meet the needs of users.
- Works with application developers, information technology staff, designers, and project managers and be responsible for integrating features or requirements from these individuals and providing technical advice as necessary.
- Stays informed of advances in web technology and adapts to new development tools and techniques.
- Prepares documentation for users and other developers in accordance with internal and external standards.
This position is grant-funded and contingent upon available funding. An overview of the benefits available to Rutgers employees can be found here: https://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/home |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
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| 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, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
05 |
| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
79013.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
99952.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
120890.00 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer will be determined by several factors, including 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. |
| 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. |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience with two or more years of relevant work experience.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Experience coding in HTML, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, and using JSON data objects.
- Experience developing relational databases and queries in SQL database management systems such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
- Experience using Git or related code management software.
- Experience with code documentation.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience in utilizing various web and programming frameworks such as ReactJS, Bootstrap, CakePHP, and Symfony.
- Experience developing online mapping and graphing applications using development APIs for ESRI ArcGIS for JavaScript.
- Experience with server-side scripting languages such as Python, PHP, or others.
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| Equipment Utilized |
- Experience working with open-source operating systems and server software.
- Familiarity with software versioning control systems such as Git or Gitlab.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST1162 |
| Posting Open Date |
05/22/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Downtown New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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May 23, 2025