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AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Information Technology Specialist IV/V
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Information Technology Specialist IV/V
(Software Developer/System Administrator)
The Auburn University Libraries (AUL) is accepting applications for a Software
Developer/System Administrator. This position is part of the Information Technology
(IT) suite. It is based in the AUL Systems Department and reports to the Senior
Software Developer in that department.
DUTIES: Develops library‐oriented software applications as needed, a duty that may
include modifying and adapting open‐source software applications or utilities
writes custom scripts for routine library functions works with Auburn University
Libraries faculty and staff on digital library projects requiring in‐house coding
works with faculty and IT staff from other university departments on related
projects, including an institutional repository (IR) and undergraduate research
journal serves as a backup System Administrator. In this capacity, helps Systems
staff manage the Library’s Linux and Windows servers, including software upgrades
and patches, security, and backup. Installs, configures, maintains, and (if
necessary) extends third‐party software applications (e.g. Integrated Library
Systems, digital content‐management software, document‐delivery software) helps
maintain an in‐house Wiki on various aspects of library IT shares a rotating
weekly schedule of evening and weekend on‐call duty serves on university
committees as needed and represents the Auburn University Libraries at the state,
regional, and national levels.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Thorough knowledge of at least one high‐level programming
or scripting language (e.g. Java, C#, C, C++, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby) and
experience developing custom applications using at least one of these languages.
Experience with modern version‐control software (e.g. Subversion, Git, Mercurial).
Experience administering Linux servers, including shell scripting or the ability
to learn how to administer servers with these operating systems. Ability to clearly
document all software development projects and programs. Effective written and
interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with
a diverse group of users and support staff. Proven ability to successfully
initiate, track, and manage multiple detail‐oriented projects simultaneously. High
school diploma or equivalent plus at least 6 years relevant experience as a
software developer, database designer or administrator, and/or System
Administrator. Employer will consider advanced degrees in lieu of experience.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience developing custom applications in a wide variety
of programming languages. Experience planning, implementing, and/or maintaining an
institutional repository (IR) using DSpace or another IR package (e.g. Fedora).
Experience working with open‐source software for next‐generation library catalogs
and discovery tools (e.g. VuFind, Blacklight, Koha, Evergreen). Experience in
database administration (e.g. Postgres, MySQL, Oracle, Solr). Experience in
structured software testing and quality assurance. Experience working in an
academic library environment, especially experience with digital library projects.
Preferred educational level: Four‐year college degree in computer science, MIS, or
a related field.