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Subject:    [XML4Lib] 3 Technical Positions at Northeastern University
From:       Patrick Yott <p.yott () NEU ! EDU>
Date:       2014-05-19 20:46:05
Message-ID: 9444296570570528.WA.p.yottneu.edu () listserv ! nd ! edu
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The Northeastern University Libraries are pleased to announce a cluster of new \
positions as part of our growing research and development activities in the fields of \
digital humanities and digital libraries.  The Libraries are undertaking an ambitious \
agenda in support of emerging digital humanities and quantitative social sciences \
research efforts at Northeastern. With the launch of a new digital repository service \
and an increasing number of major grant-funded projects, the Libraries are deeply \
engaged with the university's research mission.

These positions will work as part of a team that includes the staff of the Digital \
Scholarship Group and Library Technical Services to develop and expand support for \
digital scholarship, digital repository services, discovery tools, and other critical \
library services. We are looking for technically confident, fast learners who are \
equally comfortable with collaborative development, thoughtful experimentation, and \
critical system support. Team members have opportunities to participate in \
grant-funded research, collaborate on cutting-edge digital scholarship projects, and \
lead the development of new tools and systems. If you are interested in exploring new \
ways that technology can support research in the humanities and social sciences, we \
would like very much to hear from you.


Library Web Developer

The Library Web Developer has responsibility for designing, programming, and/or \
adapting existing web tools to enhance the Library's various web-based systems.  This \
position develops customized and project-specific solutions in JavaScript, PHP/Perl, \
CSS and other related web technologies, as well as contributing to the development of \
other core services, such as the Digital Repository Service, faculty online \
publications, remote service systems, and the online catalog.  He or she works \
collaboratively with library colleagues as well as colleagues in Information \
Technology Services and across campus, and participates in an ongoing evaluation of \
emerging academic and library technologies.  

Qualifications
•	Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field (or \
equivalent experience). •	Excellent knowledge of database-driven web development \
using PHP. •	Significant experience with front-end development (CSS, JavaScript, \
PHP, Perl, etc.). •	Significant experience with Drupal, including customization of \
Drupal modules preferred. •	Significant experience with front-end development -- \
tools, techniques and workflow automation (using CSS and preprocessors, XHTML, \
JavaScript/JQuery, git/github, bootstrap responsive design framework, etc.). \
•	Knowledge of current web development standards and cross platform compatibility \
and accessibility techniques. •	Experience with Open Source software.
•	Ability to work in an API environment and experience with SOAP and/or REST \
desirable. •	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 •	Strong interpersonal skill; ability to work \
successfully in a collaborative environment. •	Ability to take initiative and meet \
deadlines. •	Experience with IT in a library or higher education setting desirable.

Web Applications Programmer

The Web Applications Programmer has responsibility for designing, programming, and/or \
adapting existing web tools to augment and enhance the Library's various web-based \
systems.  This position maintains key digital architecture in Drupal, WordPress, and \
Omeka, as well as contributing to the development of other core services, such as the \
Digital Repository Service, remote service systems, and the online catalog.  He or \
she works collaboratively with library colleagues as well as colleagues in ITS and \
across campus, and participates in an ongoing evaluation of emerging academic and \
library technologies.  This is a 2-year position with the possibility of extended \
funding.

Qualifications
•	Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field (or \
equivalent experience). •	Excellent knowledge of database-driven web development \
using PHP. •	Significant experience with Drupal and WordPress, including \
customization of associated modules. •	Experience with Omeka preferred.
•	Experience with front-end development (CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, etc.).
•	Experience with Git/Github and other web development and testing platforms
•	Knowledge of current web development standards and cross platform compatibility \
and accessibility techniques. •	Experience with Open Source software.
•	Ability to work in an API environment and experience with SOAP and/or REST \
desirable. •	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 •	Strong interpersonal skill; ability to work \
successfully in a collaborative environment. •	Ability to take initiative and meet \
deadlines. •	Experience with IT in a library or higher education setting desirable.

XML Applications Developer

The XML Applications Developer develops and maintains XML applications in support of \
the Digital Scholarship Group (DSG) and faculty projects affiliated with the DSG, \
with major focus on the TEI Archiving, Publishing and Access Service (TAPAS) and the \
Women Writers Project.  He or she provides programming and systems analysis for the \
design, development and documentation of complex research tools across a wide range \
of projects. The XML Applications Developer will be responsible for designing, \
developing, testing and deploying new technologies, tools and resources to extend and \
enhance digital content and services, developing application programming interfaces \
(APIs) to facilitate multiple submission and access pathways.   He or she writes \
and/or modifies code and conducts quality assurance on code contributed by other \
developers, and performs related duties as necessary. He or she works collaboratively \
with library colleagues as well as colleagues in ITS and across campus, !  and \
participates in an ongoing evaluation of emerging academic and library technologies.  \
This is a 2-year position with the possibility of extended funding.

Qualifications
•	Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2-3 years of XML development experience.
•	Demonstrably strong working knowledge of XML/XSL and Xquery.
•	Ability to work in an API environment and experience developing REST-based \
services. •	Knowledge of RDF and linked data structures and applications. 
•	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 \
•	Demonstrated experience with Unix, Unix utilities, device handling, data storage, \
and basic UNIX administration. •	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. •	Knowledge of current web development standards and cross \
platform compatibility and accessibility techniques. •	Experience with Open Source \
software. •	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 •	Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work \
successfully in a collaborative environment. •	Experience with IT in a higher \
education setting desirable. •	Experience working on complex humanities data \
desirable

About Northeastern University Libraries   
The Northeastern University Library is at the hub of campus intellectual life. \
Resources include over 900,000 print volumes, 500,000 e-books, and 60,000 electronic \
journals. The Snell Library building welcomes 1.5 million visitors a year on the \
Boston campus and the library's web site serves users around the world. The library \
provides award-winning research and instructional services, a growing focus on \
networked information, and extensive special collections that document social justice \
efforts in the Greater Boston area. The library has an ambitious vision to expand its \
digital initiatives by developing its digital repository, digitizing unique \
collections, constructing integrated collaborative spaces, and fostering the adoption \
of digital media and the creation of new knowledge. The Northeastern University \
Library leads the way in redefining library service in the 21st century. For more \
information, please visit www.library.northeastern.edu.    
About Northeastern
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in \
the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, \
urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal \
needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs—our signature \
cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and \
global learning—build the connections that enable students to transform their \
lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate \
programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.  See \
http://www.northeastern.edu.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received; first consideration will go to \
those received by May 30, 2014.

To apply for this position, and to view job grade and salary information, please \
visit: https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings Northeastern University is an Equal \
Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX \
University.  Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from \
minorities, women and persons with disabilities.  Northeastern University is an \
E-Verify Employer.


Best,

Patrick Yott
Associate Dean for Digital Strategies and Services
Northeastern University Libraries

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