This position will be responsible for new or revised software development within the UW-Madison General Library System including developing and deploying new and existing web and backend processing applications, and assisting in the design of infrastructure for the Libraries' online services. S/He will participate in requirements gathering and application design teams and will contribute to architectural design discussions. S/He will serve on a team that is responsible for supporting and troubleshooting applications running in production. The consultant will be part of the Shared Development Group(SDG) team under the general direction of the SDG Manager. The minimum salary rate for this position is $57,000. To apply, send cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to: Pat Erickson 728 State St 367 Memorial Library Madison, WI 53706-1418 Phone: 608-262-2768 Fax: 608-265-2754 Email: [log in to unmask] To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by August 31, 2012. - - - - Working Title: Library Application Developer Official Title: INFORM PROCESS CONSLT(S44DN) or ASSOC INF PROC CONSLT(S44FN) Degree and area of specialization: Bachelors Degree required; Computer Science or related field preferred. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: REQUIRED: Minimum 1 year work experience in web and database programming; experience with application development across its life cycle; experience working in a Unix or Linux web server environment; experience with the web technologies (HTML, CSS, Javascript and a commonly used server-side language such as Ruby, PHP, or Java); excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. DESIRED: Several of the following are desired: strong understanding of a design pattern based code framework such as Ruby-on-Rails and ActiveRecord in Ruby or comparable frameworks in Java, and of the underlying principles of object- oriented design; strong experience with relational database management systems such as PostgreSQL or Oracle; experience developing applications with Java and Ruby; experience with application environment configuration and administration including knowledge of configuration and tuning best practices for Apache, Shibboleth, Tomcat/Jetty, and PostgreSQL or other databases; knowledge of Web authentication/authorization best practices in a university environment; experience with XML/XSLT processing and schema design; knowledge of integrated library systems such as Ex Libris' Voyager; experience with indexing software such as Apache Solr; experience with digital repository software such as Fedora. Principal duties: The consultant will be responsible for new or revised software development within the UW Madison General Library System including developing and deploying new and existing web and backend processing applications, and assisting in the design of infrastructure for the Libraries' online services. S/He will participate in requirements gathering and application design teams and will contribute to architectural design discussions. S/He will serve on a team that is responsible for supporting and troubleshooting applications running in production. The consultant will share responsibility for application administration including the configuration and tuning of application environments comprising Apache, Shibboleth, PostgreSQL, Tomcat and/or Jetty, and Apache Solr that support applications implemented with Ruby on Rails and Java. In addition to working with library staff, SDG developers are expected to work closely with faculty, researchers, students, and the general public as an active participant on a variety of task forces and project teams. There will also be frequent interaction with the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) staff as well as Campus/College/Department technical staff, faculty, and vendors. The consultant will be expected to participate actively in library and campus-wide committees. The consultant will be part of the Shared Development Group(SDG) team under the general direction of the SDG Manager. Additional Information: UW-Madison General Library System (GLS) is accepting applications for the position of Information Processing Consultant. GLS's Shared Development Group (SDG) builds and supports library applications used by the UW-Madison and University of Wisconsin System communities. The group comprises eight experienced developers who work closely with librarians and technical staff to build high impact, scalable web and backend processing applications that support resource discovery, digital collections, and the many processes used to acquire, catalog, preserve, and deliver print and electronic resources. We seek a developer who is committed to applying best software development practices both to the development of applications and to the environment in which the applications run, and who is looking to apply emerging web technologies to help the UW Libraries realize their mission online. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. A period of evaluation will be required ************************* Appointment Type: Academic Staff Department(s): LIBR/LIBR TECH GROUP Full Time Salary Rate: Minimum $57,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Term: This is a renewable appointment. Appointment percent: 100% Anticipated begin date: SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 Number of Positions: 1 TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION Application must be received by: AUGUST 31, 2012 HOW TO APPLY: To apply, send cover letter, resume and contact information for three references. Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #74366 to: Patricia Erickson Phone: 608-262-2768 728 State St Fax: 608-265-2754 367 Memorial Library Email: [log in to unmask] Madison, WI 53706-1418 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. ) NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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