Web Software Developer
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
**Job Summary**
From oral histories and independent films to photographs and maps, digital
materials in Marriott Library provide a dynamic glimpse into Utah's art,
history, and culture If you love programming and have a passion for history,
the stories of people and the places where they live, consider applying for
the DevOps developer position with the Marriott Library. The Library is
committed to creating a world class Digital Library that serves the University
of Utah, the State of Utah, and people across the globe. As a member of the
development team, you will be working with motivated, talented, and personable
developers who are constantly working to create and deliver systems that help
further the mission of the Library and University of Utah. You will have the
freedom to design and execute strategies to help visitors to the library
discover something wonderful they didn't know existed.
**Responsibilities**
• Develop and maintain technological infrastructure for digital library
projects, which include delivering and preserving library assets using various
content management systems (vendor/Open Source technologies)
• Develop automation and processes to enable teams to deploy, manage,
configure, scale, and monitor applications
• Participate in application development meetings; Create re-usable, service
based components promoting best practice application architectures and designs
• Assist Systems Administration team in monitoring system logs, optimizing
system performance, and responding to after-hours emergencies
• Make recommendations directly related to improving the development and
operational support of Marriott Library web properties
**Minimum Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalency (2 years related work
experience may be substituted for 1 year of education). 2 years of experience
in web software development or related area.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential
functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
**Preferences**
• Experience working with library or repository systems and library metadata
standards
• Experience using Ruby on Rails framework
• 2 + years of Linux experience. Virtual and hardware server management
• Experience working with Apache Tomcat, Jetty, Ruby, Apache Solr, MySQL, PHP,
and Git
• Familiarity and working knowledge of the Hydra Framework
• Experience working and contributing code to Open Source projects
• Familiarity with Development processes and Agile methodology
• Knowledge of library information systems
**Additional Information**
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and
is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable
federal and state laws, University of Utah policy of equal employment
opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity,
religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity/expression, veteran's status, status as a qualified person with a
disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically
underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with
disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and
consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
To inquire about this posting, email: [log in to unmask] or call
801-581-2300. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be
provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an
accommodation or for further information about University AA/EO policies,
please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S.
Presidents Cr., Rm 135, (801) 581-8365 (V/TDD), email: [log in to unmask]
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems
("URS"). To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired into a
benefit-eligible position. Certain new hires are automatically assigned to the
URS retirement plan and other employees with prior URS service, may elect to
enroll in the URS within 30 days of hire. Regardless of whether they are hired
into a benefit-eligible position or not, individuals who previously retired
and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS must notify the
Benefits Department upon hire. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at
(801)366-7770 or (800)695-4877 or the University's Benefits Department at
(801)581-7447 for information.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background
check and/or drug screen.
**Special Instructions Summary**
For full consideration, please apply by August 16, 2015
When prompted to do so, please provide three (3) professional references.
This is a local recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for
travel costs for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected.
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