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Applications Programmer I

Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission

Newark, NJJob$95–131K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$95–131K/yr
Location
Newark, NJ
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Applications Programmer I designs, maintains, enhances, and troubleshoots application suites, with significant latitude for independent decision-making. The role requires programming experience in networked, relational database, client/server, or web application environments, along with application design experience. A bachelor’s degree in computer science is preferred; coursework in computer programming or a similar discipline at an accredited business or technical school is also described.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft .NETOracle Forms and ReportsCrystal ReportsVisual BasicC++C#PL/SQLSQL*PlusWindowsUnixLinuxPC TechnologiesNetwork TechnologiesClient/Server TechnologiesWeb Application TechnologiesRelational DatabasesOracleMS SQL ServerVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTroubleshootingApplication DesignSpreadsheet SoftwareWord Processing SoftwareElectronic Mail SoftwareNetwork Communication SoftwareLifting 25 Lbs

Qualifications

4 Years Programming ExperienceBachelor's in Computer ScienceComputer Programming CourseworkNJ First Act Residency

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Applications Programmer I

  • Apply Now

  • 10/27/2026

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11180 - Management Information Systems

600 Wilson Avenue

Newark

NJ

United States of America

Information Technology

Onsite

Description

The Applications Programmer I is responsible for designing, maintaining, enhancing and troubleshooting several suites of applications with significant latitude for independent decision-making.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Must be competent in various programmer development environments including, but not limited to, Microsoft.NET, Oracle Forms and Reports and Crystal Reports. Must be proficient in programming languages including, but not limited to, Visual Basic, C++, C#, PL/SQL, SQL*Plus. Must have an excellent working knowledge of the Windows operating system. Additional knowledge of Unix and/or Linux is a plus. Must have extensive knowledge of current PC, network, client/server, and web application technologies, as well as proficiency in relational databases including, but not limited to, Oracle and MS SQL Server. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with end users, and be able to troubleshoot a wide array of system problems.

Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of programming in networked, relational database, client/server and/or web application environments. Must have application design experience as well as experience with spreadsheet, word processing, electronic mail and network communication software.

Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer science is preferred, or attendance at an accredited business or technical school completing coursework in computer programming or similar disciple.

Physical Demands: Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation to ensure the health and safety of oneself and others is maintained. To perform the essential functions of this position the employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, climb, kneel, lift up to 25 lbs., carry, reach, push, pull, use a keyboard and use tools.

Working Conditions: Workers are employed in conditions associated with a wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system and will be required to work indoors and outdoors.

To Apply: All applicants must meet the NJ First Act residency requirements.

The expected base pay range is $94,914 to 130,866 . The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, education, training, and formal credentials.

PVSC offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees which includes medical, dental, vision, pension, life insurance, flexible spending account, and 457(b) retirement program, as well as paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal days.

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or sexual orientation. PVSC offers excellent benefit options and a pension plan. For more information about PVSC, please visit www.nj.gov/pvsc

How this job compares

Set against the 6,630 open Software Developer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–131K/yr
  • New Jersey median$115–186K/yr179 salary ranges
  • US median$104–189K/yr4,758 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $113K, is 24% below the New Jersey median midpoint ($149K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Developer salary ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 227 open Software Developer jobs in New Jersey and 6,630 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Software Developer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (5,472 postings).
Education
2,979 of the 6,630 open Software Developer jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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