[Please excuse the cross-posting.] LYRASIS seeks a highly motivated, experienced Developer to contribute to our dynamic, fast-growing open source support, development, and technology services department.
The Developer will provide excellent care to our member customers with a focus on customization and maintenance of web applications. This position will serve a wide range of clients with a diverse set of needs, primarily using Drupal and also including Evergreen, DSpace and Index Data. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in our Atlanta office, with occasional after-hours work and flexibility to work from home. About LYRASIS Technology Services LYRASIS Technology Services (LTS) is a new suite of services and support from LYRASIS. LTS emphasizes open source technologies. We currently offer hosting and application support of cost-effective discovery layers, consortial borrowing automation systems, institutional repository software, and Drupal site development. Visit http://www.lyrasis.org for more company information. Skills Required: * Three to five years of related work experience * PHP, PERL, and Java development experience * Experience coding and deploying systems in a Linux, Apache, PostgreSQL and PHP/Perl (LAMP) stack * Knowledge of browser side web markup and scripting languages including: JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, AJAX * Understanding of dynamic or active web content and the use of XML based technologies * Understanding of Web Standards, Accessibility, Usability/ UX & web standards * Testing software applications on a broad range of browsers and browser versions as part of the application development process as well as when troubleshooting problems experienced by end users. * "Soft" skills include the ability to interact with clients and gather requirements on various projects, working in a fast-paced environment with time sensitive projects, and a great attitude. Skills Preferred: * Drupal experience including modification & customization, installation & configuration, custom modules installation & development, and Drupal migration * Knowledge of the Drupal tools landscape and ability to develop custom solutions when needed * Content management system design & development * Experience with Apache, Jetty or Tomcat * Experience with Evergreen, DSpace or Drupal in a library or higher education environment. Additional Qualifications: Strong technical skills and the desire to stay abreast of new leading edge technology, the desire to participate in open source activities, and the ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders. Salary: Commensurate with experience Benefits: LYRASIS’ attractive benefits package encourages a harmonious work/life balance including flextime, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage plans, a company-matched 403B savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, as well as flexible work hours in a virtual work environment. Company Profile: Created in April, 2009 by the merger of PALINET and SOLINET and joined shortly thereafter by NELINET, LYRASIS is the nation’s largest non-profit regional membership organization serving libraries and information professionals. Serving more than 6,000 institutions, the diverse LYRASIS membership is located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, New England and West regions, LYRASIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants may submit resumes to Paquita V. Wright, Director of Human Resources at human.resour...@lyrasis.org or via fax at 404.892.7879. LYRASIS reserves the right to alter the position overview, with or without notice to the employee. This position overview is not a contract of employment and does not alter the employment relationship. Finally, every position overview is subject to modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities. -- Peter Murray peter.mur...@lyrasis.org tel:+1-678-235-2955 Ass't Director, Technology Services Development http://dltj.org/about/ LYRASIS -- Great Libraries. Strong Communities. Innovative Answers. The Disruptive Library Technology Jester http://dltj.org/ Attrib-Noncomm-Share http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/
