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Position Summary: The Missouri Historical Society seeks a Full Stack Web Developer for the Data Lab's team of developers/designers dedicated to increasing the public connection to MHS's rich cultural heritage data. Essential Functions: Developing and maintaining digital infrastructure for the reliable delivery and discovery of MHS's public data and digital assets including mohistory.org, the online collections, and other web resources Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify, prioritize, define requirements for, build, and test applications that support ongoing initiatives, exhibitions, and special projects Assist in data aggregation, transformation, and curation on an almost daily basis. This requires the learning of cultural heritage standards, schemas, and vocabularies on the job Work closely with the other members of lab team to plan for upcoming projects and strategize various delivery methods Qualifications: Advanced training in any field and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development Three or more years of working with data serializations such as XML, JSON, or YML Working knowledge of data validation standards such as XSD or JSON Schema Three or more years of creating and consuming APIs such as REST, ODATA, or GraphQL Three or more years of working with open source databases such as MySQL or MongoDB Three or more years of working with open source web stacks such as LAMP, MEAN, or JAMstack Three or more years of coding in any language Working knowledge of Python or JavaScript Working knowledge of the Linux command line Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of another programming domain such as game development, microprocessors, or data science Familiarity with vector graphics and visualization frameworks such as D3 or matplotlib Working knowledge of accessibility issues and solutions such as screenreaders, text contrast, keyboard navigation, etc. Skills: Superior communication skills to explain code to technical colleagues and to communicate technical subjects to those with non-technical backgrounds ---- Brought to you by code4lib jobs: https://jobs.code4lib.org/jobs/34934-full-stack-web-developer