Hi all,

This position is still open, and we are now willing to consider a
telecommuting arrangement depending on the candidate's experience and
qualifications.  Come help us build non-janky repository applications named
'sphere'!

-Mike



On Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 7:21 PM, <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Digital Library Technologies (DLT), a unit of Information Technology
> Services
> (ITS) at The Pennsylvania State University provides IT systems and
> services to
> support the teaching, research, and outreach mission of the University
> Libraries and Penn State. DLT is seeking a Web Developer to be a member of
> the
> DLT Application and Repository Services team.
>
>
> Successful candidate will be expected to participate in development and
> integration of software and web applications for an institutional content
> stewardship program; share advancements in standards, software development
> practices, and IT trends; continually refine their skill set; apply new
> knowledge and techniques; be flexible; create and maintain documentation.
> This
> is an opportunity to work with an innovative unit on building a
> sustainable,
> enterprise-level content stewardship program at a large, multi-campus
> institution.
>
>
> This job will be filled as a level 2, or level 3, depending upon the
> successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typically
> requires an Associate's degree or higher plus two years of related
> experience,
> or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 2.
> Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for
> higher level jobs. Proficient knowledge, experience and aptitude is
> expected
> for web technologies and an understanding of cross browser issues, user
> interface design best practices, web and accessibility standards, working
> collaboratively with both developers and users to improve usability and
> user
> experience, wire framing code to web interfaces, integration testing,
> deploying enterprise services in a team environment, and maintenance for
> implemented services; enthusiasm for staying informed about cutting-edge
> technologies for use with software development initiatives; ability to work
> independently and as a member of a team with diverse constituencies.
>
>
> Preferred experience includes HTML5, jQuery, CSS, Photoshop, Illustrator,
> mobile web design, and templating languages. Desirable skills include
> knowledge of MVC frameworks such as Ruby on Rails, and/or Django. The
> candidate must demonstrate a commitment to continuous service improvement;
> providing outstanding customer service; upholding organizational processes
> and
> project management practices; excellent problem solving skills; strong
> interpersonal and communication skills. DLT orients projects and activities
> toward a service management approach. Familiarity with Information
> Technology
> Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes desired.
>
>
> This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with
> excellent possibility of re-funding.
>
>
>
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