The Harvard University Library Office for Information Systems is seeking
a creative team player to join our Library Digital Initiative (LDI)
software development team. As Digital Library Software Engineer, you will
develop leading edge web based applications for a rapidly growing world
class digital library that currently stores over 10 terrabytes of
electronic images, audio, books, archival finding aids, and geospatial
data sets. Office for Information System team responsibilities include
the creation, storage, retrieval, and archiving of digital resources and
user friendly context-specific software products necessary to discover,
manage, and display them. The Digital Library Software Engineer will be
part of a software development group responsible for the development and
maintenance of applications; working with users to refine requirements;
developing technical designs and specifications; translating
specification documents into program design; programming the
specification in the most efficient manner; creating and maintaining
clear task lists; thorough testing of completed software; ongoing
maintenance and updating of code; documenting programs; keeping up with
technological changes. Opportunities exist to lead user interface design
activities by designing web based user interface prototypes, developing
user interface standards that apply across multiple public applications,
and conducting small scale usability testing and feedback into designs.
Project management responsibilities may include managing one or more
development projects by developing task lists, estimating effort,
determining milestones, and monitoring and reporting on
progress.
Requirements: MS in computer or information science or equivalent
experience. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing high
quality, easy-to-use, and highly efficient web based user interfaces
using Java, JSP, and an MVC framework such as Struts. Minimum of 5 years
java software development experience required, with experience working
with digital collections and industry standard metadata formats. Strong
verbal and written English language communication skills, with team
oriented interpersonal skills. Experience designing, developing,
deploying, and managing open Internet applications utilizing Unix and
World Wide Web technologies required. Experience with Oracle RDBMS, XML,
and Java J2SE required. JDBC, DOM, SAX, Tomcat, perl, Lucene, XSLT,
servlet development, and XML database experience a plus. Experience
with digital library software for managing audio, visual, and archival
finding aid information a plus.
Additional Information: The Harvard University Library is one of
the great research libraries of the world and is committed to maintaining
its excellence in the digital era. In recent years, we face the new
challenges associated with integrating digital resources with traditional
format materials and collections. OIS provides support for system
developments and special systems projects, in addition to ongoing
services and support for library systems used throughout the Harvard
libraries. For more information, see the OIS web site:
http://hul.harvard.edu/ois/, or
email Randy Stern, Manager of Systems Development, at
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To apply: Apply online at
http://jobs.harvard.edu,
requisition number 23690. The position is Grade 57 in the University pay
scale - details can be found on the web site.
EEO Statement: The Harvard University Library is committed to its
policy of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Employment and
advancement are based upon merit and availability without regard to race,
color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or
status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.
