Application Developer IV

Job Title: Application Developer IV

Location: RWJ - 19 Division St,

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Department Name: IT S Data and AI Engineering

Req #: 0000256264

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $133,924.00 - $189,167.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The Applications Developer IV is a principal-level role responsible for leading enterprise application architecture, establishing technical standards, and delivering complex software solutions. This role drives innovation, provides cross-team leadership, and ensures scalable, secure, and high-performing systems across the organization.

As an Application Developer, a typical day may include:

• Leading enterprise application architecture and solution design,
• Defining and drive technical standards, frameworks, and best practices,
• Overseeing the full software development lifecycle and ensure quality delivery,
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to align technical solutions with goals
• Guiding development teams and provide technical leadership
• Designing scalable, secure, and high-performing distributed systems,
• Evaluating and adopt new technologies to support innovation,
• Ensuring governance, compliance, and security standards are met,
• Mentoring senior and junior developers across teams,

This Role Might Be For You If you have:

• Expert programming and system design skills,
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture and scalable systems
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities,
• Expertise in cloud platforms and distributed systems,
• Knowledge of microservices and API-driven architecture,
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking,
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management,
• Ability to define and execute technical strategy,
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD integration,
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams,
• Strong decision-making capabilities,
• Attention to detail and quality,

To Be Considered for the  position, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in application development, system design, or software engineering
• Master’s is preferred
• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator are preferred.

Why You'll Love working with us:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer