Web Developer

Description

The University of New Hampshire Library seeks an experienced and self-motivated Web Developer for its Library Information Technology (LIT) unit. LIT provides desktop client support, hardware and software procurement and management, server administration, and web design and development in support of the Library’s services to the University community.

The Web Developer/Coder will be responsible for writing back-end code to support new web applications and search services for end users and Library staff under the direction of the Systems Librarian.

Responsibilities:
• All aspects of web application development, including defining requirements, writing code, testing, deployment, maintenance, and security
• Auditing existing Library code for adherence to University IT security policy and best practices
• Following department project management and prioritization methods
• Developing and maintaining awareness of trends in web development generally and Library computing in particular
• Providing end user and Library staff technical support as part of a customer-service-oriented team

Required qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and four years of experience, Associate's degree and six years, or combination of education and experience equal to eight years
• Demonstration of experience in web application development using PHP or another language, e.g., an online portfolio
• Linux server administration experience
• Experience with manipulating XML via XSLT
• Experience in information technology specialty areas including XHTML/HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL/database familiarity and Drupal.
• Experience with LAMP and WIMP stacks (PHP/MySQL)
• Understanding of and adherence to web standards (HTML, CSS, DOM, Javascript); REST and SOAP service framework experience
• Ability to independently manage time between multiple, concurrent projects and support requests
• Willingness to explore and learn new and emerging technologies
• Good oral and written communication skills, particularly with audiences with varying levels of experience with technology

Preferred qualifications:
• Apache Lucene search library and Solr search server experience
• Drupal module/plugin development experience
• Fedora Commons digital asset management software experience
• Experience with version control systems
• Skill using and maintaining open source projects
• Work experience in libraries and/or higher education

Please go to https://jobs.usnh.edu for more details.

The University of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. The university seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.