Digital Library Software Developer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience Required:
●      Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
●      Expertise in designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications.

●      Proficiency with application design and data modeling.

●      Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications.

●      Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients.

●      Ability to lead activities on structured team development projects.

●      Ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.

●      Knowledge of application domain.

Other Relevant Experience May Include:
·       Strong knowledge of at least one programming language, with a preference for JavaScript on the client side, and Python on the server side.

Conduct feasibility studies, and assessments to support of the library’s web archiving program.
·       Experience deploying and maintaining web archive access applications using open-source software tools such as pywb.

·       Thorough understanding of the ISO 28500:2017 web archive standard and indexing and replay software that uses it.

·       Ability to use data science methods (statistics, machine learning), tools (Pandas, scikit-learn, Airflow), and parallel processing frameworks (Spark, Hadoop) to analyze heterogeneous datasets in support of organizational goals and objectives.

●      Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications.

●      Strong understanding of data design, architecture, relational databases, and data modeling.

●      Thorough understanding of all aspects of software development life cycle and quality control practices.

●      Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and programming tools.

●      Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients.

●      Demonstrated experience leading activities on structured team development projects.

●      Ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.

●      Ability to recognize and recommend needed changes in user and/or operations procedures.

Physical Requirements:
●      Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

●      Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

●      Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand.

●      Rarely use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Working Conditions:
●      May work extended hours, evenings, and weekends for both project-based work and/or regular, on call operational support.

Work Standards:
●      Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

●      Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

●      Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.

This position is eligible for full time Remote work: The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $118,000-$153,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Why Stanford is for You:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enriched the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

●      Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, and course auditing. Join a TedTalk, watch a film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

●      A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

●      A healthier you. Choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We provide excellent health care benefits.

●      Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

●      Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ride-sharing incentives, discounts and more.

Strong internal candidate identified.