IT Analyst

Description

Under the general direction of Senior Information Technology Programmer/Analyst and in collaboration with library staff, the Information Technology (IT) Analyst will assist in architecting, designing, developing, and implementing customized, complex database driven technical solutions for the Syracuse University Library in an effort to provide intuitive interfaces for users and automate processes where necessary. This position is responsible for high-end web and mobile application development efforts for but not limited to: the Library website, various third party research tool customization, and grant funded projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 3 years experience in computing technology.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field
• Knowledgeable with various programming languages and proficient with a few major ones
• Experienced with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, and MySQL
• Experience developing for both desktop and mobile web platforms
• Familiar with various operating systems including Windows, OS X, and Linux
• Familiar with/strong interest in emerging trends in digital libraries and recommends technologies and tools for the Library’s digital projects
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage work toward project time lines
• Is a good communicator and team player
• Ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning, customizing, developing, designing, and testing library web applications, productivity systems (ILS, Illiad, etc.), digital collection solutions (contentDM, etc.), and open-source systems
• Participates in developing and enhancing the Library’s web presence, implementing appropriate technological and design techniques
• Adherence’s to web development technical standards, best practices
• Installs, maintains and troubleshoots web content management and other Library systems server infrastructure
• Installs, evaluates, implements, and customizes Open Source computing solutions
• Write programs using HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, and MySQL
• Performs interactive debugging to test and analyze program failures
• Assesses new standards, technologies, and trends
• Creates and adapts web-based tools such as wikis, blogs, widgets, etc.
• Investigates, diagnoses, and resolving Library interface application problems
• Analyzes and reports relevant statistics and other related data on systems’ usage
• Establishes and maintains cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility ensuring accessibility from a variety of environments and providing suitable access by individuals with disabilities
• Creates system and program documentation as needed for new and existing systems
• Recommends changes to existing systems or implements new systems as needed to improve the efficiency of the system or the process
• Reviews requests for system modifications and analyzes the complexity, scope, and feasibility of implementing the changes
• Performs other duties as assigned

For more information and to apply go to: https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/47574