Open Source Software, SPEC Kit 340 (July 2014)

Thacker, J. Curtis; Knutson, Charles D.; Dehmlow, Mark

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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.

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UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Sr. Software Engineer
Sr. Software Engineer
The Sr. Software Engineer plays a central role in the ability of the library to cater technical solutions to
the needs of the university in its mission to advance scholarship, learning and research. This position
proactively architects reliable back end data services and infrastructure which anticipates the evolving
information needs of students and faculty members. Responsibilities include the design and
implementation of scalable applications and software components, engagement with library
constituents in negotiating the diverse research and learning needs of the university, as well as
communicate with and educate library staff, faculty and administrators regarding emerging trends in
technology in order to meet goals and strategic initiatives. Incumbents also have the responsibility to
research as well as implement current trends and innovations in both library technology and technical
industry best practices and standards. The position also requires a high degree of accountability, and
thus requires that individuals working in this position manage project time lines, deliverables, and
resources to ensure that planned objectives are met.
The Sr Software Engineer:
 Designs, implements, tests, deploys and supports a wide range of software applications in
support of core library objectives
 Architects and implements robust and dependable infrastructure components, data services,
and software integration services
 Engages with library faculty and staff, university teaching and research faculty, as well as
students at all levels in order to ensure that library software and web related services are
meeting the needs of the library and the university
 Plans and manages project tasks, updates documentation, works with quality assurance and
usability professionals.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or combination of Bachelor’s degree and relevant
experience.
Requires knowledge of programming in Ruby and Ruby on Rails High degree of experience with web
technologies and standards such as HTML, CSS and Javascript Database schema design SQL Strong
knowledge of object oriented design and implementation basic linux systems administrative skills
experience with web based APIs systems integration skills use of version control system such as git
some experience with test driven development strong verbal and written skills requires. Knowledge of
programming in the areas of PHP, Perl, Java, advanced knowledge of software testing shell scripting
XML/XSLT JSON Coffeescript SASS jQuery.

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