Software Engineer - Tufts University - Military Veterans
Company: HERC - New England
Location: Somerville
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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Job Description:
MILITARY VETERANS Overview Tufts Technology Services (TTS) is a
university-wide service organization committed to delivering
technology solutions in support of Tufts' mission of teaching,
learning, research, innovation, and sustainability. With staff
across all of Tufts' campuses, as well as a 24x7 IT Service Desk,
we collaborate with schools and divisions to meet the demands of a
global, mobile community. We promote a collaborative, flexible work
environment, embrace diversity and inclusion, and encourage
personal and professional development. Learn more about TTS on
Tisch Library is a student-centered research library, dedicated to
the support of teaching, learning, and scholarship in Tufts' School
of Arts & Sciences and School of Engineering. We provide
collections, subject expertise, and technology-rich research and
learning environments, with a variety of services and programs to
meet the information needs of our students, faculty, and staff. We
provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for our patrons, with
collaborative staff committed to teamwork. What You'll Do Tufts
Technology Services and Tisch Library seek a talented software
engineer to join an interdisciplinary team of software engineers,
archivists, and librarians in developing digital library and
repository software solutions. The systems being developed enable
management, preservation, and online discovery that support the
research data and scholarly, scientific, and creative expression of
researchers, instructors, and students throughout the University.
This position's focus is on meeting the academic needs of Tufts'
largest schools, the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of
Engineering, which will require close collaboration with metadata
specialists and other Tisch staff members, as well as consultation
directly with faculty and students to understand technology needs
and develop solutions. The successful candidate will engage in
digital preservation strategies and repository systems research
within the Digital Library Development team and support an
expanding suite of data and informatics technologies within
technology services and the library. This position is designated as
remote, with the option to use desk space on Tufts' Medford campus.
What We're Looking For Minimum Required Experience, Education,
Background, And Certifications/Licenses Skills and experience
typically acquired through a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
3+ years of related work experience. Well-developed programming
skills; emphasis on code documentation, code standards, and
demonstrated use of available frameworks. Thorough understanding of
REST APIs. Demonstrated experience with version control,
test-driven development, and continuous integration techniques.
Demonstrated ability to QA test web applications. Excellent
communication skills and time-management. Successful experience
working within time limitations. Demonstrated ability to work
collegially, cooperatively, and flexibly within and across the
organization. Additional Preferred Experience, Education, etc.
Experience with Ruby on Rails strongly preferred. Experience with
the Hyrax Repository system. Familiarity with digital library
standards, such as Dublin Core, MARC, and OAI-PMH. Knowledge of
XML/XSLT. Experience building and optimizing Solr indexes.
Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems, including scripting
and commands. Demonstrated knowledge of authentication and
authorization protocols, including LDAP. Demonstrated ability to
adeptly adjust focus, approaches and priorities to accommodate
emerging and changing conditions. Strong talent for communicating
effectively and coordinating action across organizational
boundaries and leading teams representing a diverse range of
perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. Enthusiasm to learn new
skills and technologies. Ability to work independently, as a team
member, and as a member of open-source communities. Experience with
Fedora Commons. Understanding of RDF and Linked data. Prior success
in an academic, archives, and/or library setting.
Keywords: HERC - New England, Somerville , Software Engineer - Tufts University - Military Veterans, IT / Software / Systems , Somerville, Massachusetts
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