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We are posting this job widely; please forgive duplications.
Emory University Library is hiring a software engineer. We are looking for a person with an interest in digital humanities and digital libraries work.
Download the job description (pdf) at:
http://goo.gl/oyEYD
Robert W. Woodruff Library
Emory University, 540 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322
Software Engineer, Sr., full-time position, minimum beginning salary:
$4700/month; $56,400 annual
Identifies, designs, develops, implements, and revises software applications
to meet business needs. Supports software applications and associated
operating systems. Programs, analyzes and writes specifications. Devises
solutions to system problems. Develops and tests applications; makes
revisions to improve functionality. Develops and analyzes the effectiveness
of new applications and test procedures. Writes and edits reports to
provide recommendations, conclusions and other data.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in computer science, math,
engineering or a related field and three years of related experience in
programming and software systems or an equivalent combination of education,
training and experience. Knowledge of software development in a research
institution context preferred.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:Required: Strong technical skills, the ability and desire to stay abreast of new leading edge technology, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Highly desirable qualifications for this position include:
Programming experience with Python, PHP, JavaScript and web standards like REST for seamless integration between complex systems.
Significant experience with including Apache and frameworks like Django or similar frameworks like Rails or Zend.
Experience with building and optimizing Solr/Lucene indexes or experience with Fedora or other repository systems.
Experience with relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL and non-relational databases like eXist.
Strong preference for experience with techniques and tools like continuous integration/deployment, GIT, Mercurial and communities like GitHub.
Experience with the Metadata and Semantic web standards.
Contributions to Open Source Projects and participation in developer communities a plus.
Fundamental Linux system administration skills and familiarity or desire to work with agile methods.
Applications/resumes may be submitted online through http://www.emory.edu and looking for job posting #24442BR.
For more information, contact Linda Nodine (404-727-0240, libln@emory.edu).
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Alice Hickcox Email: ahickco@emory.edu
Beck Center, Woodruff Library Phone: 404-727-8133
Emory University Fax: 404-727-0287
Atlanta, GA 30322
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