Not sure if you folks have stumbled across this job opportunity yet, but the Brown University Library has an opening for a repository programmer: The Brown University Library is seeking a creative and energetic individual to join the Center for Digital Initiatives (CDI) as the Center's Repository Programmer. The CDI is charged with developing digital collections, associated production and consultative services in support of digital scholarship and instruction, and the development of a campus-wide digital repository service. The Repository Programmer manages the library's Fedora implementation and other digital collection management tools; develops the digital repository environment in accordance with the Open Archival Information System reference model; administers the repository's cocoon and/or tomcat architectures; develops, maintains and integrates institutional repository tools with Fedora; implements authentication methods in conjunction with Computing and Information Services (CIS). *Required Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and two or more years of significant development experience in an object oriented development environment such as Java. 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 Knowledge of Java, SQL, XML/XSL, Perl, PHP, JDBC and library systems. Demonstrated experience with UNIX, UNIX utilities, device handling, data storage, and basic UNIX administration. Knowledge of current Web development standards and cross platform compatibility and accessibility techniques. Strong interpersonal skill; ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment. *Preferred Qualifications: *Experience with IT in a higher education environment. Experience with Open Source software. Ability to work in an API environment and experience with SOAP and/or REST. Familiarity with library metadata standards such as METS, MODS, and the OAI protocol. Knowledge of associated digital storage formats and conversion principles, procedures, and operations. 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. Experience with evaluating new technologies and use case analysis. 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. To apply for this position (JOB# B00848), please visit Brown's Online Employment website (*http://careers.brown.edu*), complete an application online, attach documents, and submit for immediate consideration. Documents should include cover letter, resume, and names and e-mail addresses of three references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled; applications received by August 1, 2006 will receive first consideration. Happy hunting, -Mike