Perseids Senior Software Developer, Classics, School of Arts and Sciences, Tufts University, Medford, MA
Posted January 11, 2018
The Perseids Project aims to encourage user-initiated humanities research in both pedagogical and scholarly contexts. We focus on integrating and enhancing existing tools and services and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in using technology to enable research and learning.
The Sr Software Developer will provide the Perseids tools with a technical owner who can plan and implement further development of the platform as well as contribute to the broader aims of the project in the intellectual community of students and scholars of Digital Humanities and Data Science.
Basic Requirements:
- BS in computer science or related field.
- 5+ years related experience.
- Familiarity with Python, Ruby, and Javascript; experience with AngularJS preferred.
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases.
- Experience with XML, RDF, and Linked Open Data.
- Experience developing RESTful web applications and deploying them in a production environment.
- Familiarity with DevOps.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to participate actively to writing grant applications and exploring new grant funding opportunities.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MA/MS in related field preferred.
An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.
Equal Opportunity Employer – minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.