The MIT Libraries are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated
web developer to join a group of developers providing programming and software
analysis support across the MIT Libraries.

  
**RESPONSIBILITIES**  
  
Reporting to the Head of Software Development and Analysis, the Web Developer
will be responsible for technical planning, development, and implementation of
Web-based applications and interfaces. S/he will work collaboratively with
members of the User Experience and Enterprise Systems departments to implement
enhancements to the MIT Libraries website presence and electronic resources
discovery and access systems. The Web Developer will maintain up-to-date
system documentation and manage code in a version-control system. S/he will
also work with both technical and non-technical library staff to provide
general web development guidance and expertise. As a member of the Software
Development and Analysis Department, the Web Developer will work with other
software engineers in supporting the ongoing development of the MIT Libraries
software infrastructure, including, but not limited to, institutional
repositories (DSpace, and others), digital library collection management
systems, digital archiving systems, GIS web applications, and other digital
library systems. S/he will collaborate with other technology partners both on
and off-campus.

  
**QUALIFICATIONS**  
  
_Required: _Bachelor's degree. Three years of website development experience
in a Unix/Linux environment. Demonstrated experience developing and
maintaining web applications. Demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the
following programming languages: PHP, Ruby, Python, Java. Strong working
knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, AJAX. Demonstrated proficiency with Javascript and
related libraries/frameworks (e.g., jQuery, node.js). Proven ability to meet
deadlines and manage competing priorities. Flexibility and a collaborative
approach to innovation, problem-solving, and working across organizational
boundaries with technical and non-technical library staff and faculty. Ability
to be productive independently and to work successfully in a team environment
within a culturally diverse community. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills. _Preferred: _Demonstrated experience managing and
extending a Wordpress or Drupal instance strongly preferred. Familiarity with
responsive web design practices. Experience developing mobile website
applications. Experience designing, developing and/or consuming HTTP-based web
services (e.g., XML, JSON). Familiarity with open source repository systems
such as DSpace, Fedora, and affiliated projects and services such as
DuraSpace. Knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices.
Experience working in a library or academic computing environment.

  
**SALARY AND BENEFITS**  
  
$65,000 minimum. Actual salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience. MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and
retirement plans, a dental plan, and tuition assistance. The MIT Libraries
afford a flexible and collegial working environment and foster professional
growth of staff with management training and travel funding for professional
meetings.

  
**APPLICATION PROCESS**  
  
Apply online at:
[http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/](http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/). Please
include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is
filled. MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its
community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and
minority candidates.



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