Full Stack Web Application Developer

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES

Library Information Technology (LIT)

Full Stack Web Application Developer (PIA2/4B)

The University Libraries aspires to be a leader in the research library community. We provide access to inclusive, diverse, and distinctive collections and preserve them for future scholars. We recruit and retain expert and responsive staff to lead and transform information services and innovative collaborations. We provide adaptive learning spaces and the technologies to support research and the creation of knowledge.

We support and promote critical inquiry in an environment dedicated to the open exchange of information. We build a community of friends and foster a culture of philanthropy to achieve our goals.

The Role:

The University of Iowa Libraries seeks to hire a full-stack application developer to design, develop, test, debug, and troubleshoot web software and applications. Conduct system analysis and design, and provide technical leadership, training, and guidance to staff to support information technology business operations in a library environment.

Supported applications include commercial/open source applications as well as locally developed systems. Examples include the Iowa Digital Library (Islandora) and our library Finding Aids (Archives Space).

This position will report to the Administrative Lead and work within the University Libraries Information Technology (LIT) unit to develop applications in support of public discovery and access of library resources and services.

Successful candidates will recognize the role our library plays within a major research university. They will be able to effectively communicate with people from diverse technical backgrounds. They will display an openness and willingness to support the work of librarians, students, faculty and researchers.

Responsibilities:

• Implement, develop, and/or support backend technologies that may include MS-SQL, MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, IIS, Apache, PHP, Ruby, etc.
• Recommend, implement, and maintain CMS (Content Management System) systems and tools, including Word Press, Drupal, Omeka and Lib Apps.
• Install and configure vended and open source library web applications.
• Create functional and technical specifications for local development, soliciting input from library staff and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Recommend programmatic solutions; modify, write, and document program code or code changes.
• Recommend tools, languages, technologies, techniques, and standards. Build development environment automation.
• Provide backup system administration support.
• Provide second-tier support to library technical services and public services staff who maintain the data.
• Provide third-tier support to students, faculty, and other library users.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years experience developing applications solutions.
• Experience with a variety of programming languages that could include PHP, Python, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Ruby on Rails, etc.
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Experience with web publishing technologies such as Apache, IIS, AWS (Amazon Web Services).
• Demonstrated ability to support a welcoming and respectful environment in a job-related experience, an academic setting, and/or the community.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with users from diverse technological abilities and background.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with CMS systems such as Drupal and Word Press
• Understanding of the mission and function of a large academic library in a public research institution.
• Experience working with authentication methods/tools.
• Experience using versioning tools.
• Experience with data extraction and manipulation via API (Application Programming Interface)
• Familiarity with library standards such as MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging), Dublin Core and MODS
• Experience using tools and toolkits for development and support of applications.
• Knowledge of XML and JSON data formats.

Working at Iowa:

The University of Iowa Libraries values work-life balance and strives to provide flexible work options where…