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Programmer College of William & Mary Williamsburg William & Mary Libraries is currently seeking applications for the position of Programmer. We seek a talented, energetic, and creative programmer who will provide technological solutions for the development and support of multiple open source and vendor systems. Some of the systems which the programmer supports include: * the library's web content management system (currently Drupal); * scholarly and archival digital collection systems and repositories (including DSpace and Omeka); * web applications (such as LibCal and LibAnalytics); * internal workflow applications (such as wikis, project management, and tracking software). As the systems administrator for several different applications, the programmer will need to switch gears, creatively solve problems, and communicate effectively with non-technical staff about the possible ways we could develop our systems through programming and technological solutions. William & Mary is one of America's oldest and best universities. Located in beautiful, historic Williamsburg, Virginia, the university claims both Jon Stewart and Thomas Jefferson as alumni. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked us sixth among all public universities, and the Library itself was ranked 17th on the list of best college libraries in the country. Working at William and Mary Libraries offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in the educational experience of our small, smart, diverse student body and the chance to experiment with new technologies and projects. **Responsibilities** The Programmer will be responsible for basic systems administration support for a variety of tools and applications. This person will often troubleshoot problems with the interface or functionality of a system and work towards a successful resolution of the problem. She or he will provide infrastructure support for digitization of our special collections and the management of digital content and help us advance our systems as our services evolve. While we have identified some shorter term projects for the programmer (such as setting up a system to add library hours to our webpage from our LibCal calendar), the longer term goal is better integration of our systems. We see this position as crucial for providing back-end programming to help us integrate systems such as the website, the catalog / discovery service, and the digital collections of the W&M Libraries for better navigation by our faculty, students, and other users. Though there are many other people in the libraries focusing their attention on systems, the programmer is the person who can assist with the set-up of a new system, resolving problems, or assisting with updates / upgrades. This person reports to the Head of Digital Services and as part of the Digital Services Team, works closely with the Web Developer, Campus IT and members of various digital initiatives. **Major responsibilities include:** * Acts as the systems administrator for a suite of library applications and systems, including our web and digital content management systems, web applications, and internal workflow applications. * Designs solutions to technological problems through writing code to improve the usability of our systems and programs. This includes operating with open source and vendor designed applications and platforms. Troubleshoots programs and systems that may be unfamiliar initially. * Provides technical support in the development, enhancement and maintenance of library services. Offers ideas and feedback designed to help the libraries develop innovative and nifty tech content and services. * Acts as lead and/or team member on a variety of technology-related projects for the Library. Tracks project progress and task assignments and provides regular written and verbal communication on project status. * Provides support and training to staff on the use of technology when needed. * Continues to develop relevant coding / scripting skills through professional development opportunities. **Qualifications and Skills** * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. * Experience with programming languages (e.g. PHP, Python, Ruby, SQL, JavaScript,). * Working knowledge of APIs and web services. * Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. * Excellent analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to formulate options and recommend solutions. * Excellent interpersonal skills, especially in translating technical concepts to non-technical staff. The College of William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Work Conditions & Salary W&M Libraries strives to foster a culture of innovation with the Digital Services Team being a central part. The Libraries provide support for professional development and travel, flexible work hours, and opportunities for campus wide engagement. The College is committed to offering its employees a program of benefits that fosters well-being, acknowledges the need for balance in the work, family and personal lives of employees which, in turn, enables and sustains a productive workplace. This includes 24 days of annual leave per year in addition to 12 paid holidays. Hiring Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, with minimum salary of $60,000. 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