Software Engineer at Texas Digital Library

Description

Purpose of Position Perform software development in support of activities at the Texas Digital Library (TDL), a consortium of higher education institutions in Texas that provides shared services in support of research and teaching.

Essential Functions Perform software development and analysis including testing, debugging and training. Perform systems design, analysis and integration with Library infrastructure.
Marginal/Incidental functions Other related functions as assigned.

Required qualifications At least one year of experience in application programming, analysis and system design. Experience with object oriented and procedural programming paradigms. Experience with SQL and RDBMS systems. Professional experience with Java. Professional experience with web technologies including XML, XSLT, REST and SOAP. Professional experience working on Unix systems. Possess and apply comprehensive knowledge of application programming/analysis. Demonstrated ability to analyze, test, and debug complex code. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a team-oriented environment. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or other technical field or equivalent. Five years or more of experience in application programming, analysis and system design. Experience with user interface design using libraries such as Twitter bootstrap and JQuery. Experience with web technologies such as XML, XSLT, REST and SOAP. Experience with document management systems. Demonstrated ability to be highly motivated, to exercise initiative and the willingness to put forth an extra effort to get a task accomplished. Ability to be flexible with working assignments and environments. Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience related to the job functions listed.

Working conditions May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Work performed on current multiple projects under pressure of rigid deadlines or time limitations. May require occasional extended work hours or on-call obligations. Commitment to provide excellent customer service.