Senior Software Developer
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park

**Title**: Senior Software Developer  
**Category**: Exempt, Contingent II (Contract)  
**Department**: Digital Systems and Stewardship  
**Benefits**: 22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days Sick Leave, 3 Days Personal Leave, 15 Paid Holidays, Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage  
  
The University of Maryland (UMD) Libraries are seeking a dynamic individual to
serve as Senior Software Developer on a growing development team, providing
broad programming support and technical leadership to the UMD Libraries across
a wide range of services, including web site delivery, content management,
digital collections, digital preservation, enterprise infrastructure, and
research software. These services support both the UMD
Libraries and the broader University of Maryland research and learning
communities.

  
The Libraries primary application delivery platform is the Java Enterprise
technology stack running on RedHat Enterprise Linux virtual machines, using
open source software such as Hippo CMS, DSpace, Fedora Commons Repository, and
Kuali OLE. The incumbent will support applications like
these across the software development and support lifecycle, as well as other
technologies, including commercial and locally developed
applications. The Senior Software Developer may also
participate in development of Ruby on Rails and Hydra applications for our
digital collections.

  
The University of Maryland Libraries serve more than 37,500 students and 4,200
faculty at the University System of Maryland's flagship campus and constitute
the largest university library system in the Washington D.C./Baltimore area.
The University of Maryland Libraries share the teaching, learning and research
goals of the university. Recent membership in the Committee
on Institutional Cooperation, a robust organization of Big Ten member
institutions, is particularly meaningful to the University Libraries and will
further propel the university's ascendancy in academic excellence.

  
**Responsibilities**: 

  * Software Development: application programming in support of locally developed applications and integration with open source, commercial and production software
  * Project Lead: provide project oversight and leadership; manage issues, assignments, and sprints; personnel mentoring
  * Software Architecture: recommend and implement high-level design choices and technical standards
  * Technology Research: research new tools and technologies, including applications, standards, languages, and frameworks
**Required Qualifications**: 

  * Bachelor's degree plus seven years programming experience
  * Experience creating web applications using a web application framework
  * Experience using software development tools for version control, build and dependency management, and integrated development
  * Demonstrated ability to learn and use multiple programming languages and frameworks
To view full position description, please use the following URL,
[http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-
positions](http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-
positions).

  
APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at [https:
//ejobs.umd.edu/postings/41836](https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/41836). Local candidates are encouraged to apply; no relocation assistance
will be provided. You must be legally able to work in the United
States. An application consists of a cover letter which
includes the source of advertisement, a resume and names/e-mail addresses of
three references.

  
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until **April
25, 2016**.

  
_The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is
committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political
affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the
First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and
activities, and admissions._



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