Web Developer II

Description

Summary
The Web Developer II designs, develops, codes, tests, implements, and manages innovative and complex web-based applications for discovering, accessing, and using library resources and services.  S/he gathers requirements, writes code and APIs, maintains documentation, and creates web design and layout.  S/he is responsible for collaborating with Tulane Technology Services to maintain various local and cloud based servers.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY: 

• Leadership skills
• Project management skills
• Solid understanding of current web standards as recommended by W3C including accessibility standards and cross browser issues
• Ability to program in XML, PHP, JavaScript, XSLT, Ruby, Python, C++,  XML, JSON, JQuery, AJAX and Java
• Ability to design effective UI/UX using HTML5, CSS3 and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to work with open source products such Drupal, Python, Fedora, Coral and/or DSpace
• Ability to design relational databases using MySQL, Oracle and SQL specifically related to library content exchange
• Ability to work in a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP) or Tomcat environment
• Ability to develop secure applications, use robust authentication, access control, use encryption, and use other technologies as appropriate to ensure the integrity and security of sensitive information
• Knowledge of text search engines such as Solr, and the underlying Lucene engine
• Skilled in modeling techniques as a tool for application design and development
• Ability to trouble-shoot complex code designs written by multiple developers, reverse engineering, identifying incompatibilities and providing alternatives for improved design and performance
• Ability to research and recommend emerging applicable technologies, platforms, toolsets and APIs for academic libraries
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills with both technical and non-technical personnel
• Ability to function fully and competently at technology competency Levels I, II and III outlined in Core Technology Competencies for Howard-Tilton Memorial Library Employees

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of web development experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• 2+ years of proven success as team leader/project manager
• Experience using MVC frameworks, Object Oriented Programming, and version control workflows
• Experience with analytical and web tracking tools for site usage
• Experience working in an academic library
• Familiarity with Ex Libris products such as Voyager, MetaLib and Primo
• Familiarity with digital library projects