This message is a correction to the same position announcement made last Monday.

Classification: Systems Developer / Engineer
Working Title: Web Application Developer
Summary of Duties
Serves as a member of the Libraries IT Division Web Implementation Team which is charged with designing, developing and managing innovative web-based applications that support, enhance, and extend the mission of The Ohio State University Libraries. Designs, develops, troubleshoots, implements, and maintains software code for applications delivered via the Web. Designs and maintains applications utilizing MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, NoSQL data collections, and lucene/search indices for optimizing application development, integration and scaling. Integrates web applications with other systems. Maintains existing web applications and databases. Selects and implements open source software applications to meet local needs. Optimizes developed code for stability and maintainability. Tests and debugs developed applications and middleware tools. Works within framework of University IT security standards and guidelines. Creates detailed documentation as part of development process in order to ensure ongoing support of applications. Performs high-level troubleshooting and responds to evening, weekend and holiday emergency service calls when on-call. Works with a variety of technical and non-technical staff to design and create web applications. Works closely with Project Managers and other members of the Libraries' IT Division to both develop detailed specification documents with clear project deliverables and timelines, and to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Experience (Required):
Bachelor's Degree in computer and information science or an equivalent combination of education and experience; demonstrated exp in: web app development; mastery of PHP, Java, JavaScript, or other object oriented lang.; XHTML, CSS, XML, XSLT; data transfer protocols, database design, optimization, integration and scaling; code version control; selection and implementation of open source software; strong analytical and problem solving and excellent comm/collaboration skills.

Experience (Desired):
Demonstrated exp in: NoSQL data sets and lucene/search indices; XSLT and MARC for data transformation/reuse; web content mgt. systems; web development frameworks; distributed version control systems (Git); ADA req. and security stds and methods for compliance; ability to take initiative and document procedures.

The position is posted at http://jobs.osu.edu from October 28 through November 6.
To apply: www.jobsatosu.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=199202<http://www.jobsatosu.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=199202>

Founded in 1870, The Ohio State University is a comprehensive, state-assisted university offering a complete environment for learning for its 3,000 faculty and 56,000 students. The Ohio State University Libraries is seeking a motivated, creative person to join our team charged with designing, developing and managing innovative web-based applications. We offer a stimulating environment and an interdisciplinary team working on a wide array of technology projects and services. Additional information about The Ohio State University Libraries is available at http://library.osu.edu


Beth Black
Associate Professor and Systems Librarian
Head, Web Implementation Team
Ohio State University Libraries
Science and Engineering Library, Room 002A
175 West 18th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
614-688-5428
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