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Application Developer, Professional Service Specialist 3

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Position Description:

The Application Developer position in the Rowan Online department in the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management is responsible for special web-based initiatives and development projects for Rowan Online. This position will specifically and comprehensively analyze, develop, and support various software for web systems. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work is to be expected.

Essential Position Responsibilities/Functions:

  • Design, develop, and implement tools in Bash, PHP, JavaScript, Oracle SQL/MySQL, HTML, and similar languages in an Apache/Unix/Linux environment to ensure the reliable operation of Rowan Online websites and services.
  • Build plug-ins, modules, libraries, and themes on top of Drupal, WordPress, and other content management systems.
  • Work closely with the development team to identify technical requirements for new projects and areas of ongoing maintenance for existing projects.
  • Identify and investigate bugs and user experience (UX) glitches experienced by various end users.
  • Assist other developers in testing and reviewing code updates prior to release.
  • Utilize local and remote GIT repositories and assist in managing a repository management service.
  • Work collaboratively on various projects with other application developers, instructional designers, client services, Rowan Online and University departments, and external vendors/service providers.
  • Maintain details and documentation for projects in a project management system to monitor the ongoing development of Rowan Online initiatives.
  • Provide one-on-one support to application end users.
  • Manage several Rowan Online projects simultaneously.
  • Maintain project documentation and training materials.
  • Support for other, various Rowan Online projects and initiatives.


Position Qualifications:

Required

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technology field or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum two (2) years of professional experience.
  • Experience working with (but not limited to) PHP, JavaScript, SQL (Oracle SQL and/or MySQL), Unix/Linux, Apache, web security, bash scripting, cron jobs, and similar systems.
  • Experience developing modules, themes, and/or libraries for the Drupal CMS and/or other content management systems.
  • Experience using GIT and managing a repository management service such as GitLab.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Extremely customer-service oriented.
  • Able to work independently to solve problems with minimal supervision.
  • Able to work with both technical and non-technical staff.


Preferred



  • Knowledge of web design concepts using HTML and CSS/Sass.
  • Experience using the Canvas LMS (Learning Management System).
  • Experience providing developer/programming services in a Higher Education environment.
  • Proven ability to stay current with rapidly changing technologies.

Company

Rowan University

Since its founding in 1923, Rowan University has evolved from a teacher preparation college to a public research institution ranked among the top 100 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Today, Rowan University offers bachelor through doctoral degrees and professional certificates in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden, Stratford, and Sewell, and on the campuses of partner community colleges. 

Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation; commitme

Rowan University will become a new model for higher education by being inclusiveagile, and responsive, offering diverse scholarly and creative educational experiences, pathways, environments, and services to meet the needs of all students; maintaining agility by strategically delivering organizational capacity across the institution; and responding to emerging demands and opportunities regionally and nationally.nt to high-quality, affordable education; and the development of public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is the nation’s third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. 

As a leading employer in southern New Jersey with over 3,500 employees, Rowan offers comprehensive and competitive employment. 

A dynamic institution in the midst of unprecedented growth, Rowan offers faculty small classes, strong academic programs and ample research and leadership opportunities.

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