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Web Application Developer
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_060368.html
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My library, the happy home that spawned LibStats and the BibApp, is
looking to hire a full-time webapp developer. Candidates would join
our current projects, but still have plenty of room to cut their own
path. Contact me offline if you have any questions. Full details are
below.
LibStats - http://code.google.com/p/libstats/
BibApp - http://code.google.com/p/bibapp/
Cheers,
- Eric
Eric Larson
Head of Digital and Computer Services
UW-Madison - Wendt Library
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
608.890.0787
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON
Announcement of Position Vacancy: PVL#60368
Web Application Developer
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_060368.html
The Kurt F. Wendt Library seeks a creative, energetic, and service-
oriented Web Application Developer.
She/he will develop the web-based business applications that support
Wisconsin TechSearch’s document
delivery services. The Web Application Developer will also design new
and innovative web-based library
services, systems and tools and participate in Web site design for
Wendt and the College of Engineering
(COE). The Web Application Developer will work closely with COE’s
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) to
insure applications are securely and sustainably developed within the
COE and campus computing
infrastructure. Reporting to the Digital Services Librarian, the Web
Application Developer will join an
innovative and collaborative staff in developing, implementing and
providing exemplary, user-centered
information services.
Wendt Library serves a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students
in the College of Engineering and
Departments of Computer Sciences, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences,
and Statistics at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. Wendt Library provides access to state-of-the-art
information resources and high-
quality services to students, faculty, and staff. Its collection
includes nearly 300,000 book and serial
volumes, 1.5 million reports and government documents, and serves as a
US Patent and Trademark
Depository Library. Wisconsin TechSearch (WTS) has been providing
fast and reliable fee-based
document delivery and research assistance services since 1965. WTS
works with a highly diverse clientele
from around the country, including: law firms, biomedical researchers,
consultants, engineering firms,
manufacturers, and corporate information centers.
For more information about Wendt Library, visit http://wendt.library.wisc.edu
.
For more information about Wisconsin TechSearch, visit: http://wts.wisc.edu
.
Job Responsibilities
1. Develop and support the client and staff Web applications for
Wisconsin TechSearch’s document
delivery services:
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the WTS Web site.
• Design, develop, implement and maintain WTS Web applications,
providing programming support
for business critical operations.
• Provide daily support for WTS Web applications. Occasional evening
and weekend support may be
required to insure availability of applications to clients.
• Provide system administration for the WTS virtual server.
• Serve as the WTS database administrator, designing and maintaining
the WTS database to meet
the business needs of WTS staff and their clients.
• Collaborate with WTS staff to develop a technology roadmap that
promotes the future success of
WTS.
• Understand the business practices and workflow of WTS, recommending
system changes that
would support improved workflow.
• Develop documentation for WTS applications and support procedures.
2. Provide programming support for the development of innovative, new
digital library services, systems
and tools that support the Wendt user community and Wendt staff:
• Collaborate with Wendt staff to develop and/or implement web-based
library services, which
support library users in finding, using and managing information. In
addition to involvement in our
current project, the BibApp (http://code.google.com/p/bibapp/),
projects may include all library
services, including instructional and reference services.
• Experiment with emerging technologies, developing beta services
(e.g. widgets, browser
extensions, etc.) that can be tested by users and evaluated for
further development and release as
production versions.
• Develop staff tools that support productivity and enhance our
ability to provide outstanding service.
• Provide system administration and support for all Wendt web
applications.
3. Participate in Web site development for Wendt, the College of
Engineering and the campus libraries:
• Provide support for Wendt’s Web site.
• Participate in the Web site development for the College of
Engineering.
• Contribute to the development of the general campus libraries’ Web
site
4. Actively communicate with WTS staff, Wendt Library staff, CAE and
other campus collaborators.
• Share information about projects and their status with the
appropriate staff on a regular basis.
• Maintain an awareness of IT directions and projects at CAE and on
campus.
5. As part of the Computer Services team, provide backup for frontline
desktop support staff on occasion.
6. Participate in system-wide initiatives and serve on committees and
task forces both in the College of
Engineering, DoIT and in the campus libraries as appropriate.
7. Participate in professional development activities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a
related field; or the equivalent
combination of education and experience.
• Strong commitment to user-centered service.
• Experience developing and programming web applications using PHP,
Ruby (and the framework
Ruby on Rails), JavaScript, and VBA for MS Access.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain databases, using MySQL
and MS Access.
• Experience with Windows and Linux (Debian) operating systems.
• Experience with Apache and Mongrel web server administration.
• Experience with user-centered Web site design, development and
implementation, preferably with
knowledge of standards-based design and accessibility guidelines.
• Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of emerging technologies.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Initiative, flexibility and the ability to creatively adapt in a
rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a
collaborative environment.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with SQL optimization.
• Experience using indexing systems, in particular Lucene and/or Solr.
• Experience designing Rich Internet Applications, in particular
ActionScript / Flex.
• Familiarity with graphics design packages Adobe Photoshop or Adobe
Fireworks.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
Applications
Appointment will be at 100% as an Associate Information Processing
Consultant or Information Processing
Consultant. The salary will be commensurate with experience; minimum
salary is $45,000.
A letter of application, resume and names of three references
(including addresses, phone numbers, and
email addresses) [one PDF preferred] should be sent to Search
Committee for the Web Application
Developer (email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]).
Application Deadline: December 1, 2008.
Note: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information
regarding the names of applicants must be
released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
For additional information about the position, please contact: Eric
Larson (Email:
[EMAIL PROTECTED], 608-890-0787).
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We
promote excellence
through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
A period of evaluation will be required.
