[Dspace-general] Programmer position at Johns Hopkins
Sayeed Choudhury
sayeed at jhu.edu
Sun Nov 5 08:57:49 EST 2006
The Sheridan Libraries at Johns Hopkins works on several, leading
edge digital library initiatives, with content ranging from astronomy
to medieval manuscripts, and application work that encompasses e-
publishing and e-learning systems such as Sakai. This programmer
would play an integral role in supporting these digital initiatives,
and enabling new projects and activities. Information about the
Library Digital Programs at Hopkins is available at http://
ldp.library.jhu.edu and the online description and application is
available at https://hrnt.jhu.edu/jhujobs/job_view.cfm?view_req_id=26572
Sayeed
Sayeed Choudhury
Associate Director for Library Digital Programs
Hodson Director of the Digital Knowledge Center
Sheridan Libraries
Johns Hopkins University
sayeed at jhu.edu
General Description: The Sheridan Libraries at Johns Hopkins
University is seeking a motivated, energetic, results-oriented
individual to join the Library Digital Programs (LDP) as a Programmer/
Analyst. In response to requirements and policies that focus on user
needs, the LDP leads the technical development of an institutional
repository that represents the foundation for digital library
collections, services and infrastructure that support learning,
research, scholarly communication and preservation. The Programmer/
Analyst will work on the Libraries’ repository application
implementations (initially, DSpace and Fedora), administer the
repository’s cocoon and/or tomcat architectures, build interfaces
both to enable end user access and to integrate systems (e.g., modify
an application to work with a repository).
Work is complex and varied in nature. Defines and discerns key
aspects of a problem and develops an integrated solution within a
broad technical and business context. May provide guidance/training
to more junior staff; Advise supervisor of priorities and proposed
solutions; Designs and writes programs to support activities of the
institutional repository; Applies system analysis techniques and
procedures to determine software and system functional and technical
specifications; Analyzes, designs, develops/maintains, documents, and
tests new or existing programs based on approved functional and
technical system design specifications; Performs complex, intricate
and important programming tasks; creates and/or modifies, and tests
computer systems or programs; Uses programming knowledge and critical
thinking to evaluate and resolve technical or procedural problems
within the scope of assigned tasks; Develops, or reviews, technical
documentation, recommends product fixes and enhancements (e.g.,
source code comments, wiki updates).
The Sheridan Libraries encompass the Milton S. Eisenhower Library and
its collections at the John Work Garrett Library, the George Peabody
Library, and the Albert D. Hutzler Undergraduate Reading Room. Its
primary constituency is the students and faculty in the schools of
Arts & Sciences, Engineering, and Professional Studies in Business &
Education. A key partner in the academic enterprise, the library is a
leader in the innovative application of information technology and
has implemented notable diversity and organizational development
programs. The Sheridan Libraries are strongly committed to diversity.
A strategic goal of the Libraries is to "work toward achieving
diversity when recruiting new and promoting existing staff." The
Libraries prize initiative, creativity, professionalism, and teamwork.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering,
Information Science, Library Science or related field. Three or more
years of significant development experience in an object oriented
development environment such as Java. Additional experience may be
substituted for education. Experience with repository software (such
as DSpace of Fedora). Understanding of Java application frameworks
(e.g., Spring, EJB3), Java servlet container or application server
environments (e.g., Apache Tomcat, JBoss). Experience with XML
programming in Java. Experience with OR/M persistence technology such
as Hibernate. Experience with source control management. Demonstrated
experience with the Unix operating system and environment and
multiple programming languages. Demonstrated proficiency using Java
to parse XML either using JAXP or binding/serialization frameworks
such as XStream, JAXB, etc. Strong analytical and problem solving
skills with the ability to evaluate options, develop and recommend
solutions. Ability to work independently and creatively within a
collaborative, dynamic environment. Excellent oral and written
communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Computer Science,
Engineering, Information Science, Library Science or related field.
Experience with IT in a higher education environment. Experience with
Java build tools such as Maven or Ant. Ability to work in an API
environment and experience with SOAP and/or REST. Experience with
information retrieval technologies (e.g., Lucene), and programming
best practices, including design patterns and unit test development.
Experience evaluating new technologies and developing functional
requirements through use case analysis. Familiarity with metadata
formats (e.g., Dublin Core, METS). Ability to communicate with
technical and non-technical individuals, including the ability to
prepare project documentation to support training and best practices.
NOTE: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject
to a pre-employment background check.
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