**Programmer Analyst II**  
Digital Library and Programming Services

Yale University Library

New Haven, CT

Grade: 24

www.yale.edu/jobs

  
Duration: 1 year term starting September 1, 2012, ending August 31, 2013

  
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per
week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)

  
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in
New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston
and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural
resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory
theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of
Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

  
The University and the Library

The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries,
collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich
and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual
growth and supports the teaching and research missions of Yale University and
scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum
of resources, including around 12.8 million volumes and information in all
media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic
databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to
its physical and digital collections. Housed in eighteen buildings including
the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library,
and the Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately
five hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library
readers. For additional information on the Yale University
Library, please visit the Library's web site at www.library.yale.edu.

  
Departmental Focus:

Reporting to the Manager of Digital Library and Programming Services, the
Programmer Analyst II plans, develops, tests, and documents computer programs,
applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems. Evaluates
user requests for new or modified programs to determine feasibility, cost and
time required, compatibility with current systems, and computer capabilities.

  
Departmental Responsibilities

1. Create and maintain digital repositories; participate in Digital Asset
Management and Digital Preservation activities.

2. Work within an open source community; develop software based on community
standards with strong emphasis on collaboration, code sharing and Application
Lifecycle Management.

3. Develops programs or systems of small to moderate size and complexity.
Modifies existing systems at all levels of difficulty.

4. Provides informational input into decisions concerning the development and
delivery of applications, programs and systems. Defines and analyzes
requirements to meet the expectations of stakeholders and intended end users
needs, scheduled timeline, and budgetary targets.

5. Analyzes, defines and designs new systems and applications. Writes code in
support of business solutions.

6. Responsible for the creation, definition, communication, and management of
project plans which includes architectural design, technology selection and
methodologies to apply.

7. Troubleshoots problems and provide ongoing maintenance and support for
applications and systems.

8. Prepares documentation, user manuals and develops formal proposals for new
systems and modifications to existing systems. Mentors technical staff and
provide training for end users.

9. Contributes in the development of policies or modifications to exiting
policies.

10. Applies and keeps current with existing and emerging technologies and
methodologies. Provides ongoing input to the establishment of programming
standards, procedures, and methodologies.

11. Ensures established data standards are supported for metadata management,
business logic, digital preservation, data modeling and metadata workflow
management;

12. Other duties as required or assigned.

13. May be required to assist with disaster recovery operations.

  
Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree. Three years of experience in analysis and programming of
small to medium scale systems or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.

  
Required Skills & Abilities

1. Strong knowledge Java. Experience with three or more of the following:
Java, C++, PHP, Ruby and/or C#. Strong knowledge of SQL using MySQL, Oracle
and/or Microsoft SQL Server; experience with database architecture and design;
experience managing large data sets using SQL and/or SOLR.

2. Source code repository management using system(s) such as Subversion or
Git. Demonstrated use of technologies: AJAX, CSS, HTML, JSON, RDF and HTML5.

3. Excellent customer service skills; demonstrated ability to work with
customers and vendors to design and document complex procedures.

4. Ability to work on multiple complex projects concurrently, both
independently and as a member of a team in a complex and collaborative
environment. Ability to plan and conduct training sessions for small and large
groups.

5. Well-developed skills in oral & written communications, teamwork, planning
and R&D. Ability to work with flexible and changing assignments; excellent
analytical and problem solving skills.

  
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

Experience with Fedora Commons repository software, customization and software
development.

Salary and Benefits

We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of
a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale
University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and
true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide
variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and
educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational
facilities, and much more.

  
Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact
information of three professional references should be sent by creating an
account and applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate
consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is
17151BR. Please be sure to reference #17151BR in your cover
letter.

  
Background Check Requirements

All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment
background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and
credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All
offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background
check. Please visit http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html
for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

  
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer.

Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly
encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority
groups.



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