Full Stack Web Developer

Description

Auto req ID 6563BR
Posting Title Full Stack Web Developer
Position Number 00208119
Department Information Technology
No. of Positions 1
Location/Division Lawrence
FTE 1.0
Reg/Temp Regular
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Employee Class U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Schedule 8 to 5 Monday thru Friday
Job Family Information Technology-KUL

Position Overview This position provides web development support services for the KU Libraries. Their skillsets will be applied to library management and scholarly communications systems such as the Drupal-based Library Website, digital collections and online exhibits, the institutional repository, and search and discovery tools, and other applications related to teaching, learning and research at the university.

This position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of web sites and applications from conception to end of life.  This responsibility includes user experience design, dynamic interactivity, integrating applications with external systems, and accessibility. This position will utilize existing purchased or open-sourced software (such as Drupal, Islandora, Omeka, etc), and will be asked to investigate and create custom solutions.

Example projects for this position would include:

• Design and develop a landing page for a specific Libraries project using the KU CMS and template, applying styling and enhancements using CSS and Javascript
• Use a programming language to add new features to a web application
• Optimize web content for the end-user experience, accessibility, and SEO

Reporting in KU Information Technology, the position is part of a team that works in partnership with Libraries staff to provide quality information services to the user community.  This position will be communicating with staff in both the Libraries and Information Technology on a daily basis.

Job Description
50% - Web Development & Support

• Develops, improves upon, and maintains Libraries websites through the KU CMS utilizing HTML, CSS, Javascript, and other tools as needed for the project.
• Develops, improves upon, and maintains applications, both open-source and vendor-solutions, using appropriate programming languages and tools.
• • Recommends user experience enhancements for Libraries websites and applications.
• Works with Libraries staff to verify, document, report, and resolve incidents and problems to technical support staff, either internal or vendor.  Tracks, tests, and reports resolution.
• Writes and organizes technical documentation required to maintain websites and applications

15% - Assists in innovating new services and solutions.

• Works closely with Libraries and IT management groups to consider and implement new solutions and services that allow users to access, integrate, manipulate, and use electronic information.
• Researches and recommends new technologies and interface-designs
• Evaluate and implement ADA best practices for online technologies

15% - Client Collaboration and Support

• Works closely with clients, other developers, and members of the university community to understand and contribute to project needs

10% - Project Planning

• In consultation with the designated IT and Libraries staff, creates project plans and carries out prioritized projects related to ongoing support and service delivery, coordinating with other IT and Libraries units as needed.
• Participates in IT Service management including incident and problem resolution.
• Meets regularly with IT and Libraries service teams.

10% Other duties as assigned.

Security Profile

• This position shares in responsibility for information security by following all applicable security policies and procedures.
• This position is authorized to use elevated privilege accounts in the performance of job duties.
• This position is authorized to issue password resets in accordance with established procedure in the performance of job duties.
• This position is authorized to handle sensitive or confidential data in accordance with established procedures in the performance of job duties.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED and four years of relevant experience or an Associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of demonstrated experience with web development using HTML, CSS, and Javascript, providing URLS as samples of work.
• 1 year of demonstrated experience developing web applications using a programming language such as PHP, Ruby, Python, Java, Server-side Javascript, etc.
• Effective written and interpersonal communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience working in a team environment as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Javascript frameworks such as jQuery, Angular, React, Ember, etc.)
• Experience working with a Content Management System (CMS), Drupal preferred.
• Experience with a web applications framework such as Symphony, Rails, Zend, etc.
• Experience using SQL to work with a relational databases such as MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, etc.
• Familiarity with XML/XSLT and JSON
• Familiarity with metadata standards and formats for library systems (e.g., Dublin Core, MODS) and protocols for search and retrieval (e.g. OAI-PHM)
• Experience with graphic design using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or other tools
•  Experience in a Linux environment.
• Experience using a version control system (Git preferred.)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Additional Candidate Instruction A complete application consists of:

• A cover letter addressing how required qualifications are met.
• Resume
• 3 Professional References

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline for applications is Sunday, July 17, 2016.

Contact Information to Applicants

Matthew Copeland
IT Technology Coordinator
matthew@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range Contingent on Qualifications
Application Review Begins 18-Jul-2016

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