Analyst Programmer

Description

Analyst Programmer 2 Posting: 03946 Classification: C1464 Department: Library Opens: 2011-10-12 Closes: 2011-12-01 Salary: $3766 - $6673 Per Month

o The University of Oregon Library invites applications for full-time Programmer Technical Lead (Analyst Programmer) in the Center for Media and Educational Technologies: Interactive Media. Exempt classified positions at UO, such as this one, earn straight-time pay for all hours worked. o Please note that the posting has been revised 11/3/11. The job is the same but the description of duties have been rewritten and while the supplemental questions cover the same areas, they have been rephrased. Applicants who provided responses to the previous questions will be fully considered. The close date has been extended until 12/1/11; however it may be closed without notice any time after 11/14/11. o This is a classified position represented by SEIU local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union. o University of Oregon positions that are at least half-time are eligible for excellent benefits, including health and dental, employer-paid retirement, and tuition benefits for employee or an eligible dependent, sick and vacation leave. o Due to budgetary shortfalls, the person appointed to this position will be required to take unpaid furlough days between date of hire and June 30, 2013. o This recruitment is open to any applicant who meets the qualifications listed below. TO QUALIFY YOU MUST HAVE:

... a basic foundation of knowledge and skills in systems analysis and related programming support functions generally obtained by a bachelor's degree in computer science, or an equivalent amount of training and applied experience.

Position requires:

* Proven track record of success in object oriented programming and relational database design. * Professional level proficiency in web development for cross-platform environments. Experience must include: MySQL, PHP, X/HTML, XML, JavaScript, and CSS. * Demonstrated experience as a technical project lead. * Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures; experience translating technical processes and solutions into terms understandable by a non-technical audience. * Ability to work well in a team environment with professionals from other disciplines. Must also work well independently with little supervision.

Preferred qualifications:

* Experience with Wordpress, Drupal, and ActionScript3. * At least one year's experience in mobile development/responsive design. * Ability to quickly solve technical problems, learn new technologies, and work on multiple projects at once. * Experience in configuring and troubleshooting development, staging, and production servers. * Familiarity with quality assurance methodologies. * Proven skills in writing technical documentation. * Familiarity with principles and best practices in developing for web standards and accessibility. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position provides high level programming expertise to analyze, design, develop, test, and implement complex web and software applications for use by the campus community. Duties include: ... leading the programming and modification of complex Web-based applications, databases and programs through the entire development lifecycle including testing and implementation. ... designing, analyzing and coding projects in MySQL, PHP, HTML, Javascript and other appropriate languages for use in the Web browser based environment. ... researching and developing emerging technologies in response to teaching and research needs at the UO. ... writing technical specifications, road-maps and documentation for all development projects. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

To assist us in making the selection for this position, please respond to the following questions on a separate sheet(s) of paper. Number your responses to correspond to the questions and describe experience and training related to each item. Make sure experience and training described in your responses are included on your application.

1. List at least 4 web technologies that you are most proficient in (for example, PHP, JavaScript, ActionScript 3, CSS/HTML, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Content Management Systems, Frameworks, etc.) and state what you feel are the strengths and weaknesses of these technologies for web application development.

2. Describe your experience leading the technical development of a substantial web application or project.

3. Describe your experience working with project clients.

4. Please describe your project management experience including any experience you have had in planning assigning and reviewing the work of others APPLICATIONS:

Submit all application materials, including Human Resources Job Application form, supplemental questions and other relevant materials to:

Human Resources 677 East 12th Ave., Suite 400 5210 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-5210

Human Resources Job Application must be filled out completely and turned in by the closing date or they will not be accepted. Make sure to keep a copy of your application packet for job interviews.

This announcement is available in alternate formats upon request. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability and need accommodation with the application process, please contact us for assistance.

-- Karen Estlund Digital Library Services, Head Oregon Digital Newspaper Program, Director University of Oregon Libraries Eugene, Oregon 541-346-1854 kestlund@uoregon.edu