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POSITION SUMMARY:

 

The Web Developer will build the operations end of the Goddard Library
Websites and keep them running smoothly. This includes designing, building,
and implementing new Web pages and sites, integrating sites with back end
applications, migrating legacy applications to the Web, and performing
day-to-day administration of the project's Web portfolio. The Web Developer
will work in conjunction with the Electronic Library Systems Team to
implement and incorporate the Library's digital projects.

 

As a member of the Electronic Library Systems Team, the position reports to
the Team Lead and works with teammates, library colleagues, patrons, and
community partners to provide access to information and materials that
support the scientific and engineering research and public outreach needs of
the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

*	Responsible for providing leadership in designing, developing, and
supporting the Library's virtual presence.  
*	Develop and maintain specialized databases and web-based resources.
*	Analyze library and community information needs. 
*	Technical responsibilities include web design; site development and
maintenance; programming and database work; web statistics collection,
monitoring, and reporting; some graphic design and multimedia development.  
*	Project management responsibilities include the coordination of task
groups, facilitating communication, developing project specifications, and
conducting project evaluations.

 

QUALIIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

 

Required:

*	Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or
subject area specific to the work of the Goddard Space Flight Center.
*	A minimum of three years experience in designing, creating, and
maintaining web sites.
*	Understanding of XML-based web services, such as REST or SOAP, and
the ability to use PHP to integrate with those services.
*	Demonstrated experience with the LAMP stack.
*	Familiarity with Linux- and UNIX-based operating systems.
*	Demonstrated experience with HTML, and CSS.
*	Experience creating and manipulating graphic images, video, and
audio.
*	Familiarity with usability testing, principles of information
architecture, best practices and guidelines for accessible Web design.
*	Effective communication and problem-solving skills. 
*	Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a
team. 
*	Experience in project management.

 

Preferred:

*	Master's degree in Library / Information Science.
*	Experience working with electronic library collections and
digitization projects.
*	Familiarity with Drupal 6 and 7 module and theme development
*	Knowledge of database programs such as MySQL.
*	Knowledge of the Fedora Repository software
*	Basic understanding of the Zend Framework, Lucene, and Solr
*	Experience with  Java application development

Understanding JavaScript and JQuery

 

HOW TO APPLY:

 

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Yvonne M. Rubin

Sr. Recruiter

Zimmerman Associates Inc.

703-883-0506 ext. 296

 

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