Software Engineer III

Description

                                               Software Engineer III


Are you a software developer seeking challenging, interesting work with intelligent colleagues to achieve a higher mission? Do you dream of living in a town rich in history and culture? Located in beautiful Charlottesville, Va. among the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the University of Virginia serves as a premiere research university. In support of the University's mission, the UVa Library has a long standing commitment to evolving digital stewardship, technologies and practices. The Library is seeking a software developer to join a team of curators, archivists, preservation specialists and technologists to make rare and unique materials freely available. The ideal candidate will have the following:

* 3+ years of software development experience, and 2+ years demonstrated experience developing web applications against MySQL
* Experience developing complex applications using Ruby on Rails and MySQL
* Strong customer service orientation
* Strong problem solving and analytical skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education level: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline; equivalent and considerable related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

The Library seeks individuals who are creative problem solvers, take initiative and believe in our academic mission. As a member of this team, your work would prove critical to preserving and making available our cultural heritage and the scholarly record. Join us!

Qualifications:



Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences or related discipline preferred; equivalent combination of education and considerable related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.   

3+ years of software development experience, and 2+ years demonstrated experience developing web applications against MySQL

Experience with UNIX command language is desired.

Salary and Benefits:
Competitive depending on qualifications. This position has University Staff status with excellent benefits, including 22 days of vacation and TIAA/CREF and other retirement plans.

To Apply:
Review of applications have begun and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply through the University of Virginia online employment website at https://jobs.virginia.edu. Search by posting number 0614535, complete the application, andattach a cover letter and resume with contact information for three professional references. For assistance with this process contact Al Sapienza, Associate Dean for Library Administration, at (434) 243-8636.



       The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action  employer.
       Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged  to apply.



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