[Web4lib] Job Posting: Repository Programmer (Brown University)

[jean rainwater]

The Brown University Library is seeking a creative and energetic
individual to join the Center for Digital Initiatives (CDI) as the
Center's Repository Programmer. The CDI is charged with developing
digital collections, associated production and consultative services
in support of digital scholarship and instruction, and the development
of a campus-wide digital repository service. The Repository Programmer
manages the library's Fedora implementation and other digital
collection management tools; develops the digital repository
environment in accordance with the Open Archival Information System
reference model; administers the repository's cocoon and/or tomcat
architectures; develops, maintains and integrates institutional
repository tools with Fedora; implements authentication methods in
conjunction with Computing and Information Services (CIS).

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and two
or more years of significant development experience in an object
oriented development environment such as Java. Strong analytical and
problem solving skills and the ability to formulate options, develop,
and recommend solutions. Creativity in problem solving to
independently resolve numerous technical issues arising in a
constantly changing work environment, and analytical skills and
judgment to extrapolate from one situation to another and to make
appropriate decisions in a dynamic work environment Knowledge of Java,
SQL, XML/XSL, Perl, PHP, JDBC and library systems. Demonstrated
experience with UNIX, UNIX utilities, device handling, data storage,
and basic UNIX administration. Knowledge of current web development
standards and cross platform compatibility and accessibility
techniques. Strong interpersonal skill; ability to work successfully
in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with IT in a higher education
environment. Experience with Open Source software. Ability to work in
an API environment and experience with SOAP and/or REST. Familiarity
with library metadata standards such as METS, MODS, and the OAI
protocol. Knowledge of associated digital storage formats and
conversion principles, procedures, and operations. Strong
understanding of information organization and retrieval technologies
used to organize, store, and access digital content. Experience with
programming best-practices, including test-drive development and
design patterns. Experience with evaluating new technologies and use
case analysis. Excellent oral and written skills to communicate with
technical and non-technical individuals and prepare project
documentation to support training and best practices encoding
guidelines.

To apply for this position (JOB# B00848), please visit Brown's Online
Employment website (https://careers.brown.edu).  Brown University is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.