Application Programmer
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Reporting to the Manager of Library Digital Systems and Initiatives, this role will work independently or as a part of a team to coordinate projects, research solutions, develop, design, implement and support in-house (original) and 3rd party software applications.
Education:
University Degree in Computer Science or equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.
Experience:
This role requires 4-6 years recent programming experience. Experience with programming library systems is an asset.
Skills:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, Excellent interpersonal skills in working with faculty and staff to define business needs and resolving problems, Working effectively as a member of a team and setting priorities among other concurrent projects, Able to effectively work under pressure of high volume and meet short/long term deadlines, Exercising tact and diplomacy. Maintaining confidentiality, Ability to communicate technical ideas both orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences, Aptitude with keeping up to date on computer systems development, Good written communications skills, Quality Assurance knowledge and testing Procedures, Software development methodologiesProgramming Languages: Ruby on Rails, PHP, Perl, Shell scripting, JavaScript, MS Visual Basic, JavaDatabase Management Systems: Oracle DBMS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS Access.Web Technologies: Wordpress (Content Management System CMS), Apache Web Server, HTML, XML, XSL, Smarty Templates, SolrOperating Systems: Unix/Linux, OS-X, MS Windows PlatformsLibrary Technologies: Marc21, SirsiDynix API, Sirsi Workflows, VufindApplications: Vufind (Library's Open Source Search and Discovery Layer), Wordpress Multi-User Content Mgmt. System), Open Journal System, DSpace (digital repository management software), OMEKA (web publishing system for online digital archives), LibGuides, Apache/Tomcat web server, VMware (Virtual Management Software), Eclipse, SirsiDynix, CVS / GIT, Word Processing, e-mail etc.
Additional Notes:
Please note: This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview. Hours of work: 9am-5pm Monday - Friday Summer: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., every Friday, effective the Friday before Victoria Day and ends the Friday before Labour DayRequests to work overtime may occur periodically throughout the year
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