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Applications Developer, University of Maryland, (College Park, MD)

Posted January 6, 2023

Description

This position works across departments, working on initiatives of the USMAI team and participating in the procedures, practices, and knowledge sharing of the Software Systems Development and Research (SSDR) team. The position reports to and receives work assignments from the Head of Consortial Digital Initiatives.

The incumbent will participate in activities throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle, producing thorough documentation, managing applications using version control, and following team procedures and workflows for code release. UMD Libraries is a collaborative environment with opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with other developers and Libraries staff. All team members are relied upon to identify and recommend solutions that enhance the work of the USMAI team, staff of USMAI member libraries, and users at the consortium’s libraries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated understanding of tools for structured data processing, including relational databases, serialization formats (such as XML), and data focused languages (such as SQL or XSLT)
  • Demonstrated ability to research and learn new technologies and programming languages
  • Strong user service orientation
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communications skills

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a field related to information sciences, computer sciences and engineering, or information management

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience programming using Java or Python
  • Prior experience supporting IT in an academic research library
  • Experience with integrated library systems or library system platforms
  • Experience with relational database design, development and use including Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL
  • Experience using version control software, especially Git
  • Experience with web development and related technologies, such as HTTP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux
  • Familiarity with object-oriented programming
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex technical issues
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, including designing, deploying and administering applications in a Kubernetes framework
  • Familiarity with API design and integration including standard API approaches and proprietary vendor API approaches

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, go to the following link: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/102965

Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References (no emails sent from system)

Optional Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae