With all requisite apologies for cross-postings….
Senior Digital Library Developer
Snell Library at Northeastern University seeks an energetic, creative,
experienced, and service-oriented developer to develop and maintain the core
technical components for our digital library infrastructure. The successful
candidate will work closely with colleagues in the Libraries and in Information
Services and will play a leading role in designing the primary architecture and
workflows for many key systems and services.
The Senior Digital Library Developer will be responsible for designing,
developing, testing and deploying new technologies, tools and resources to
extend and enhance digital content and services, developing application
programming interfaces (APIs) to facilitate access to and integration between
systems pathways; and will collaborate with IS colleagues to implement
appropriate identity management and authentication policies. He or she will
write and/or modify code and conduct quality assurance on code contributed by
other developers. Initial projects include ongoing development of the Library’s
Digital Repository System (Fedora), creating connections between VIVO and
various campus-based data sources, as well as leading the exploration and
development of a suite of internal workflows and systems based on APIs provided
by our library management system (Alma).
The Senior Digital Library Developer works collaboratively with library
colleagues as well as colleagues in IS and across campus, and participates in
an ongoing evaluation of emerging academic and library technologies.
Qualifications for this exciting position include:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 4 -6 years of development
experience in an object oriented development environment such as Java required.
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to formulate
options, develop, and recommend solutions.
* Creativity in problem solving to independently resolve numerous technical
issues arising in a constantly changing work environment, and analytical skills
and judgment to extrapolate from one situation to another and to make
appropriate decisions in a dynamic work environment
* Strong working knowledge of Java, SQL, XML/XSL.
* Experience with web programming frameworks such as PHP, Rails or Django.
* Ability to work in an API environment and experience developing REST-based
services.
* Demonstrated experience with Unix, Unix utilities, device handling, data
storage, and basic UNIX administration.
* Strong understanding of information organization and retrieval technologies
used to organize, store, and access digital content.
* Experience with programming best practices, including test-drive
development and design patterns.
* Knowledge of current web development standards and cross platform
compatibility and accessibility techniques.
* Experience with Open Source software.
* Excellent oral and written skills to communicate with technical and
non-technical individuals and prepare project documentation to support training
and best practices encoding guidelines
* Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work successfully in a
collaborative environment.
* Experience with IT in a higher education setting desirable.
Questions about this position or Northeastern’s digital library program should
be sent to Patrick Yott at p.y...@neu.edu.
About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university
located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide
experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that
meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education
programs—our signature cooperative education program, as well as student
research, service learning, and global learning—build the connections that
enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive
range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the
doctorate in nine colleges and schools. See
northeastern.edu<http://www.northeastern.edu/> for more information
About Snell Library at Northeastern University
The Library is at the hub of campus intellectual life. Resources include over
900,000 print volumes, 206,500 e-books, and 70,225 electronic journals. The
Snell Library building welcomes 1.5 million visitors a year on the Boston
campus and the Library’s web site serves users around the world. The Library
provides award-winning research and instructional services, a growing focus on
networked information, and extensive special collections that document social
justice efforts in the Greater Boston area. The Library has an ambitious vision
to expand its digital initiatives by developing its digital repository,
digitizing unique collections, constructing integrated collaborative spaces,
and fostering the adoption of digital media and the creation of new knowledge.
Northeastern University Libraries leads the way in redefining library service
in the 21st century. See
library.northeastern.edu<http://www.library.northeastern.edu/> for more
information.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received; first consideration will go
to those received by January 7, 2012.
To apply for this position, and to view job grade and salary information,
please visit: https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/22428
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational
Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University
particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with
disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.
Patrick Yott
Associate Dean for Digital Strategies and Services
Northeastern University Libraries
360 Huntington Ave, SL 327
Boston, MA 02117
p.y...@neu.edu
617.373.4194
617.373.5409 (fax)
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