3 Developer Positions
Northeastern University
Boston
The **Northeastern University Libraries** are pleased to announce a cluster of
new positions as part of our growing research and development activities in
the fields of digital humanities and digital libraries. The
Libraries are undertaking an ambitious agenda in support of emerging digital
humanities and quantitative social sciences research efforts at Northeastern.
With the launch of a new digital repository service and an increasing number
of major grant-funded projects, the Libraries are deeply engaged with the
university's research mission.
These positions will work as part of a team that includes the staff of the
Digital Scholarship Group and Library Technical Services to develop and expand
support for digital scholarship, digital repository services, discovery tools,
and other critical library services. We are looking for technically confident,
fast learners who are equally comfortable with collaborative development,
thoughtful experimentation, and critical system support. Team members have
opportunities to participate in grant-funded research, collaborate on cutting-
edge digital scholarship projects, and lead the development of new tools and
systems. If you are interested in exploring new ways that technology can
support research in the humanities and social sciences, we would like very
much to hear from you.
**Library Web Developer**
_The Library Web Developer has responsibility for designing, programming,
and/or adapting existing web tools to enhance the Library's various web-based
systems. This position develops customized and project-
specific solutions in JavaScript, PHP/Perl, CSS and other related web
technologies, as well as contributing to the development of other core
services, such as the Digital Repository Service, faculty online publications,
remote service systems, and the online catalog. He or she
works collaboratively with library colleagues as well as colleagues in
Information Technology Services and across campus, and participates in an
ongoing evaluation of emerging academic and library
technologies._
**Qualifications**
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related
field (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent knowledge of database-driven web development using PHP.
• Significant experience with front-end development (CSS, JavaScript, PHP,
Perl, etc.).
• Significant experience with Drupal, including customization of Drupal
modules preferred.
• Significant experience with front-end development -- tools, techniques and
workflow automation (using CSS and preprocessors, XHTML, JavaScript/JQuery,
git/github, bootstrap responsive design framework, etc.).
• Knowledge of current web development standards and cross platform
compatibility and accessibility techniques.
• Experience with Open Source software.
• Ability to work in an API environment and experience with SOAP and/or REST
desirable.
• Excellent oral and written skills to communicate with technical and non-
technical individuals and prepare project documentation to support training
and best practices encoding guidelines
• Strong interpersonal skill; ability to work successfully in a collaborative
environment.
• Ability to take initiative and meet deadlines.
• Experience with IT in a library or higher education setting desirable.
**Web Applications Programmer**
_The Web Applications Programmer has responsibility for designing,
programming, and/or adapting existing web tools to augment and enhance the
Library's various web-based systems. This position
maintains key digital architecture in Drupal, WordPress, and Omeka, as well as
contributing to the development of other core services, such as the Digital
Repository Service, remote service systems, and the online
catalog. He or she works collaboratively with library
colleagues as well as colleagues in ITS and across campus, and participates in
an ongoing evaluation of emerging academic and library
technologies. This is a 2-year position with the
possibility of extended funding._
**Qualifications**
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related
field (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent knowledge of database-driven web development using PHP.
• Significant experience with Drupal and WordPress, including customization of
associated modules.
• Experience with Omeka preferred.
• Experience with front-end development (CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, etc.).
• Experience with Git/Github and other web development and testing platforms
• Knowledge of current web development standards and cross platform
compatibility and accessibility techniques.
• Experience with Open Source software.
• Ability to work in an API environment and experience with SOAP and/or REST
desirable.
• Excellent oral and written skills to communicate with technical and non-
technical individuals and prepare project documentation to support training
and best practices encoding guidelines
• Strong interpersonal skill; ability to work successfully in a collaborative
environment.
• Ability to take initiative and meet deadlines.
• Experience with IT in a library or higher education setting desirable.
**XML Applications Developer**
_The XML Applications Developer develops and maintains XML applications in
support of the Digital Scholarship Group (DSG) and faculty projects affiliated
with the DSG, with major focus on the TEI Archiving, Publishing and Access
Service (TAPAS) and the Women Writers Project. He or she
provides programming and systems analysis for the design, development and
documentation of complex research tools across a wide range of projects. The
XML Applications Developer will be responsible for designing, developing,
testing and deploying new technologies, tools and resources to extend and
enhance digital content and services, developing application programming
interfaces (APIs) to facilitate multiple submission and access
pathways. He or she writes and/or
modifies code and conducts quality assurance on code contributed by other
developers, and performs related duties as necessary. He or she works
collaboratively with library colleagues as well as colleagues in ITS and
across campus, and participates in an ongoing evaluation of emerging academic
and library technologies. This is a 2-year position with
the possibility of extended funding._
**Qualifications**
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2-3 years of XML development experience.
• Demonstrably strong working knowledge of **XML/XSL** and **Xquery**.
• Ability to work in an API environment and experience developing REST-based
services.
• Knowledge of **RDF** and linked data structures and applications.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to formulate
options, develop, and recommend solutions.
• Creativity in problem solving to independently resolve numerous technical
issues arising in a constantly changing work environment, and analytical
skills and judgment to extrapolate from one situation to another and to make
appropriate decisions in a dynamic work environment
• Demonstrated experience with **Unix**, Unix utilities, device handling, data
storage, and basic **UNIX** administration.
• Strong understanding of information organization and retrieval technologies
used to organize, store, and access digital content.
• Experience with programming best practices, including test-drive development
and design patterns.
• Knowledge of current web development standards and cross platform
compatibility and accessibility techniques.
• Experience with Open Source software.
• Excellent oral and written skills to communicate with technical and non-
technical individuals and prepare project documentation to support training
and best practices encoding guidelines
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work successfully in a collaborative
environment.
• Experience with IT in a higher education setting desirable.
• Experience working on complex humanities data desirable
**About Northeastern University Libraries**
The Northeastern University Library is at the hub of campus intellectual life.
Resources include over 900,000 print volumes, 500,000 e-books, and 60,000
electronic journals. The Snell Library building welcomes 1.5 million visitors
a year on the Boston campus and the library's web site serves users around the
world. The library provides award-winning research and instructional services,
a growing focus on networked information, and extensive special collections
that document social justice efforts in the Greater Boston area. The library
has an ambitious vision to expand its digital initiatives by developing its
digital repository, digitizing unique collections, constructing integrated
collaborative spaces, and fostering the adoption of digital media and the
creation of new knowledge. The Northeastern University Library leads the way
in redefining library service in the 21st century. For more information,
please visit [www.library.northeastern.edu](http://www.library.northeastern.ed
u).
**About Northeastern**
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university
located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide
experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that
meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education
programs--our signature cooperative education program, as well as student
research, service learning, and global learning--build the connections that
enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a
comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees
through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. See
http://[www.northeastern.edu](http://www.northeastern.edu).
Applications will be reviewed as they are received; first consideration will
go to those received by May 23, 2014.
To apply for this position, and to view job grade and salary information,
please visit:
[https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings](https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings)
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University.
Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities,
women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern
University is an E-Verify Employer.
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