Full Stack Library Solutions Engineer

To be successful in this position, you will bring: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or eight years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Ability to manage projects and work as a member of a development team.
• Ability to identify, clarify and resolve complex problems which may span multiple areas or technical fields.
• A proactive approach to problem solving to develop preventive measures.
• In-depth understanding of internet technologies and protocols.
• Experience developing websites and applications using open source tools, languages, libraries, and web content management systems.
• Demonstrated experience with indexing and search tools.
• Demonstrated experience with graphic design and web multimedia. General understanding of web architecture, REST and GraphQL API's, SDK's, etc.
• Proficiency in front-end coding and design (JavaScript and libraries/frameworks such as React, CSS and modern styling libraries, HTML5, etc.).
• Expertise in designing, developing, testing and deploying applications. Demonstrated ability to write, compile, test, debug, and deploy applications on UNIX-like platforms and web servers.
• Experience with delivering finished sites/applications to clients and responding to their needs for quality control, follow up service, and maintenance.
• Ability to direct a team and serve as a team leader.
• Familiarity with browser devices and platform differences and idiosyncrasies, and ability to develop responsive/adaptive designs.
• Understanding of usability, including accessibility issues in web application design.
• Experience with federated authentication systems using SAML and Shibboleth.

In addition, desired skills and experience include: 

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant programming experience working across Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, DevOps or Agile practices.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL database design and querying.
• Knowledge of R Studio and Jupyter notebooks.
• Experience and familiarity with object-oriented design, 12 factor methods, and test automation. 

Why Stanford is for You

Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:

• Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
• A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care, and caregiving support.
• A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
• Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!

We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.

* The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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.