[Web4lib] JOB: Web App Developer (Univ. of MD)

[Janet Evander]

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I am only the messenger.  See contact information at end of announcement.
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University of Maryland Libraries

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TITLE:                       Web Application Developer

CATEGORY:             Exempt Staff, Full-Time, Contract Appointment

SALARY:                   Commensurate with qualifications and 
experience, minimum salary starting at $53,000. Excellent Benefits.



The Information Technology Division (ITD) of the University of Maryland 
Libraries is seeking a service-oriented and innovative individual to 
work in a team environment.  ITD with over 30 IT professionals, provides 
diverse ITD services to UM Libraries and to the 16 libraries of the 
University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions.  The addition 
of this developer will enable ITD to expand web based services and 
implement a content management system.  This position is a great 
opportunity for a motivated individual to learn and use new 
technologies. For more information about the Libraries’ Web site see: 
http://www.lib.umd.edu



Responsibilities include:

·         Developing web applications

·         Developing, acquiring and/or customizing web statistic tools

·         Customizing and supporting Web search engine

·         Developing and supporting a content management system

·         Maintaining and enhancing existing web applications

·         Scripting the back end for web forms

·         Participating in the administration of the web site and servers

·         No supervisory responsibility



Qualifications: Required:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 
institution.  Preferred:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a 
related field.

Experience/Skills:  Three years of professional IT experience.  One year 
of design and development of web applications.  Experience and knowledge 
in at least one of the following areas: Perl; PHP; Java/Tomcat. 
Knowledge of HTML/XHTML/CSS.  Knowledge of XML/XSLT.  Excellent 
communication skills.  Ability to work collaboratively in a team 
environment.

Preferred:  One year of professional experience in a unix environment. 
Knowledge of Web Services (e.g. SOAP).  Knowledgeable in Section 508 Web 
Accessibility standards and W3C Web Standards.  Knowledge of 
MySQL/PostgreSQL.  Experience with one or more of the following: 
Solaris, apache, other programming languages such as python, C/C++, etc. 
  Experience developing/deploying Content Management Software. 
Experience in academic libraries.



Applications: For full consideration, submit cover letter, resume, and 
names/addresses of three references by December 2, 2005.  Applications 
accepted until position is filled. Send to Ray Foster, Library Personnel 
Services, McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 
20742-7011, or e-mail to gfernan1 at umd.edu  Fax:301-314-9960.



State of Maryland Title: Coordinator

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