[XML4Lib] Job Posting: Repository Programmer (Brown University)

[Yott, Patrick]

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
<https://careers.brown.edu/> ). Brown University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 
Patrick Yott
Center for Digital Initiatives
Brown University Library
10 Prospect St.
Providence, RI 02912
(401) 863-2817
 
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