[Web4lib] Job Opening: Web Systems Programmer at University of Michigan Library

[Ken Varnum]

Job Title:  Applications Programmer/Analyst Intermediate

Target salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000 dependent on education and
previous relevant experience.

NOTE:  Review of applications will begin on March 28, 2008.

The University of Michigan University Library's Web Systems department
is looking for an energetic and talented team-focused Web Systems
Programmer with demonstrated experience and expertise in Perl, PHP, and
MySQL. This is a permanent, full-time (40-hour) position. The University
of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 24
vacation days a year, health insurance, generous retirement
contributions, and much more.

Library Web Systems is about to embark on a major redesign of the entire
University Library web presence [ http://www.lib.umich.edu/ ], including
the implementation of a Content Management System and a complete
overhaul of site content and functionality. The Web Systems Programmer
will be deeply involved in the selection, implementation and maintenance
of the CMS. This position shares responsibility with other Web Systems
staff for curriculum integration projects, specifically, integrating
library resources with CTools, the University of Michigan's Sakai
implementation. Additionally, the incumbent will take on maintenance and
further development of existing applications, including the
just-launched MTagger, a social bookmarking tool integrated into the
library catalog, web site, and library's digital image collections. More
information about the department and our projects can be found on the
Library Web Systems web site [ http://www.lib.umich.edu/lit/ws/ ].

DUTIES

The Web Systems Programmer (Applications Programmer Analyst
Intermediate) will be part of a team developing innovative library
services tailored to the University of Michigan University Library's
diverse user base. The incumbent will develop and support the University
Library's technology service environment through performing detailed
analysis and design of new systems and modifying the design of existing
ones to meet the evolving needs of library system users. The Web Systems
Programmer will write or modify complex computer programs using Perl,
PHP, SQL, XML, and other languages and protocols as needed. The
candidate will apply systems analysis procedures, including consulting
with users, to determine software and system design specifications as
the primary interface programmer for the Library's gateway web site,
Search Tools (Ex Libris' federated search engine for library databases),
the EZProxy server, and numerous database-driven web sites.

For full details and/or to apply, please see
http://www.lib.umich.edu/lit/ws/web-programmer-200803.html

If you have questions, please contact me directly.

-- 
Ken Varnum
Web Systems Manager
University Library                       E: varnum at umich.edu
University of Michigan                   T: 734-615-3287
309 Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library      F: 734-647-6897
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205                 http://www.lib.umich.edu/