Why Join Kumon?
At Kumon, we don’t just help students achieve academic success—we empower them to reach their full potential. Behind every student’s progress is a strong operational and technology foundation that supports our instructors, centers, and business teams. As an Applications Programmer, you’ll play a key role in building and enhancing the systems that help Kumon operate efficiently and grow. If you’re passionate about development, enjoy solving real-world problems, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is for you.

**This is not a remote position. The Applications Programmer will be required to work onsite in our Rutherford, NJ office 2x per week.**

What We Offer:

• Inspiring Mission: Join a company dedicated to empowering children and creating brighter futures.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy outstanding health benefits, a desirable retirement savings plan, and 21 paid holidays annually.
• Professional Growth: Receive professional development funds each year to support your continued growth.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with developers, QA, design, and business stakeholders in a team-driven culture.

About the Role: Applications Programmer
As an Applications Programmer at Kumon North America, you will contribute to the design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of Kumon’s web and backend applications. You’ll work across multiple systems and projects—supporting ongoing enhancements, maintenance work, and new development requests as business needs evolve.

This role is ideal for someone who has strong experience in Microsoft technologies, enjoys collaborating with others, and can flex between new development and system improvements across a portfolio of applications.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and Maintain Applications: Build and support web applications, backend services, and executable applications as needed.
• Full-Stack Collaboration: Support front-end functionality (not design) and back-end/database development to ensure smooth, user-friendly experiences.
• Work Across Multiple Systems: Contribute to enhancements and maintenance across multiple internal and public-facing applications (not limited to one product).
• Database Development: Create, optimize, and maintain SQL queries and stored procedures, including complex data logic.
• Team-Based Delivery: Collaborate with developers, QA, graphic design, and business partners to deliver effective solutions.
• Testing & Quality: Perform self-testing and ensure code meets performance, reliability, and maintainability expectations.

What We’re Looking For:
Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on application development experience (3–5 preferred).
• Technical Skills (Mandatory):
• C# / .NET / .NET Core
• ASP.NET / ASP.NET MVC
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Strong experience writing and maintaining stored procedures and complex queries

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a full-stack development environment
• Comfortable supporting both new development and ongoing maintenance/enhancement work
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative team

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and support web-based and backend applications using Microsoft technologies.
• Create and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures to support application functionality and performance.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including developers, QA, graphic designers, and business teams.
• Support multiple applications simultaneously based on organizational priorities and incoming feature requests.
• Participate in troubleshooting, debugging, testing, and deployment support as needed.

Work Environment / Team Structure

• You’ll join a small development team (approximately 4–5 developers) and work closely with QA and business partners.
• The environment is collaborative and team-oriented, requiring strong communication and comfort receiving and providing feedback.

Location Requirement
This role is based in Rutherford, NJ and is not remote. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in the Rutherford office 2x per week.

Join Us in Making a Difference!
If you’re ready to take on a dynamic role that allows you to directly impact educational success, apply today to become a Field Consultant at Kumon North America. Together, we’ll continue to inspire and empower students, one center at a time.

• Please be aware that all eligible associates must satisfy the specific waiting period before enrollment. The waiting period varies according to the state benefit plan guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kumon’s policies and programs ensure that all hiring, compensation and other employment decisions are based on individual merit and not on any bias towards ethnicity, age, color, race, marital status, religion, disability or military status. We base our employment decisions upon the qualifications and abilities of each individual.

DEI Statement of Commitment:
Kumon is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are valued and celebrated. We believe that all employees should be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kumon strive's to create a workplace culture that fosters respect, fairness, and inclusivity for all. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for our job openings and welcome everyone to join our team.

AI Acknowledgment
Artificial intelligence may be used to assist during the hiring process, including screening or assessing applicants.