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I know I'm asking for trouble, but I'd like to draw your attention to this position sear at the Boston Public Library that has just been reopened. --------------------- The Boston Public Library has reopened its search for a Web Services Developer. This person will develop, deploy, and maintain the web portal for a digital repository serving Massachusetts libraries, archives, historical societies, and museums. The position will work closely with a Digital Repository Developer who will deploy and maintain the backend repository, providing ample opportunity for collaboration with another professional who possesses complimentary skills, as well as other members of the web services team. In addition to portal development, the Web Services Developer will contribute significantly to the extension of other Boston Public Library web and mobile application services. Competitive benefits. Salary: $62,053 - 83,770, DOQ. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION * Bacheloršs Degree in an Information Technology field from an accredited institution with a focus on programming, web development/design, or scripting languages. * An Associatešs Degree or higher degree in another field plus 4 years programming experience in a library setting may be substituted in lieu of Bachelor's Degree. * Degree or coursework in Library/Information Science preferred. * Experience working in a library environment preferred. EXPERIENCE * A minimum of 3 years of significant experience developing and maintaining database-driven web applications. * Thorough knowledge of and experience with web technologies including (X)HTML, DOM, CSS, XML, XSLT, and RSS. * Experience developing and coding interactive web applications using scripting languages, including JavaScript and PHP. * Experience in web programming frameworks such as JQuery, Zend, Rails, and/or other AJAX-compliant services. * 3 years experience with relational database modeling on systems such as MySQL, Sybase ASE, and MS SQL Server. * Demonstrated familiarity and comfort working in UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems, related software, and basic system administration utilities. * Significant experience working in LAMP and/or WAMP stacks, preferably on virtualized and/or cloud-computing platforms. Experience with Apache Tomcat and Geronimo desirable. * Experience in web programming frameworks such as PHP, Rails, or Django. * Familiarity with an object-oriented programming language such as Ruby, Python, or Java is highly desirable. * Demonstrated project management experience. REQUIREMENTS Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job RESIDENCY Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon the first day of hire. CORI Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston Complete job description and application available at: http://www.cityofboston.gov/OHR/careercenter.asp DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: January 20, 2012 In compliance with Federal and State Equal Employment Laws, Equal opportunity will be afforded to all applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, religious creed, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, ex-offender status, prior psychiatric treatment or military status. \-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/ Scot Colford Web Services Manager Boston Public Library [log in to unmask] Phone 617.859.2399 Mobile 617.592.8669 Fax 617.536.7558