The Ohio State University Libraries is seeking an innovative, service-oriented individual to join our web team as a front-end web developer. If your skills and interests are a match for our position, we encourage you to apply!
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Serves as a member of the Libraries IT Division Web Implementation Team which is charged with designing, developing and managing innovative web-based applications that support, enhance, and extend the mission of The Ohio State University
Libraries. Designs, develops, troubleshoots, implements, and maintains software code for the front end of applications delivered via the Web. Designs and maintains user interface frontend code based on HTML, JavaScript, and/or CSS; creates and maintains template
code which interfaces with backend code using PHP, Java and other web programming languages. Converts ideas presented by a graphic designer’s raw images and layouts into CSS/XHTML themes. Optimizes developed frontend JavaScript/CSS for scalability and speed.
Maintains existing web applications. Works within framework of University IT security standards and guidelines. Creates detailed documentation as part of development process in order to ensure ongoing support of applications. Serves as Quality Assurance Lead
for all applications produced by the development team including producing test plans, test cases, automated unit testing, and working closely with usability and accessibility experts on campus. Works with a variety of technical and non-technical staff to design
and create web applications. Works closely with Project Managers and other members of the Libraries’ IT Division to both develop detailed specification documents with clear project deliverables and timelines, and to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Performs high-level troubleshooting and responds to evening, weekend and holiday emergency service calls when on-call.
EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Demonstrated experience in web user interface design and development and services that includes mastery of HTML, XHTML, JavaScript (including AJAX), and CSS; knowledge of UI design methodology and processes such as user-centered design;
demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative suite; demonstrated experience with one or more of the following languages: Java, or PHP; demonstrated familiarity with XML and XSLT; familiarity with source code version control; demonstrated experience in quality
assurance and code testing including automated test case development and deployment; demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills; excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skill; flexibility to work in a dynamic and evolving area
both independently and as part of a team.
EXPERIENCE (DESIRED):
Experience in web user interface programming frameworks such as JQuery, CoffeeScript, Blueprint, SASS, and/or other WebUI frameworks. Experience with HTML5, working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator; experience with web content management
systems, such as SilverStripe and Drupal, and web development frameworks, such as Symfony and Zend; work experience in an academic library or research university; familiarity with ADA requirements and methods of achieving compliance; familiarity with web security
standards and methods of achieving compliance; demonstrated experience with distributed source code version control systems such as Git; demonstrated ability to take initiative to improve current services offered by the organization and to document procedures.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in computer & information science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For more information, see
http://library.osu.edu/about/jobs/staff .
Applications will be accepted through January 15, 2011 by using the University’s online jobs site at
http://jobs.osu.edu .
For questions, please contact:
Greg Newman
Human Resources
The Ohio State University Libraries
1858 Neil Avenue Mall
Columbus, OH 43210
614-247-8887 / [log in to unmask]
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Beth
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Beth Forrest Warner
Associate Director for Information Technology
University Libraries
The Ohio State University
305K Thompson Library
1858 Neil Avenue Mall
Columbus, OH 43210
614.292.6864 (office)
785.766.3681 (cell)