(Hybrid) Software Engineer - Libraries

West Virginia University Libraries is currently accepting applications for a Software Engineer.

About the Opportunity

The Software Engineer maintains and upgrades existing software applications and develops new software solutions in Ruby/Ruby on Rails, Javascript, Stimulus, PHP, Git, Github, HTML, and CSS/SCSS. This position will support open-source software applications hosted by WVU Libraries for internal and external stakeholders.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

Programming and Development

• Perform a variety of computer programming functions in support of Library operations, including:
  
  
  
  
  • Backend web application development to increase efficiency and security of library online resources such as the library directory and database applications, digital asset management software created to manage library assets such as the Rockefeller papers, and other projects as needed.
  • Frontend web application development to improve user experience, as well as increase usability of online library resources ranging from projects such as West Virginia OnView, the University's premier digital collection, to the library's websites and web applications.
  • Troubleshoot issues and apply fixes to open-source software applications like ArchivesSpace, which is used to maintain archival finding aids for the
  • West Virginia and Regional History Center
  • Use APIs to access and use data from library systems for various purposes.
  • Shell scripting and automation
  
  
  
  
• Collaborate with others in the WVU Libraries Systems Office to evaluate and audit software.
• Design, develop, and work in a shared/version-controlled (GIT) development and deployment environment with content personnel, designers, and developers.
• Use Javascript and Javascript frameworks to enable enhanced functionality in web applications.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for applications under the position's purview.

Miscellaneous

• Attend and actively contribute to weekly departmental meetings.
• Perform other duties as required

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science and Technology, or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a systems and/or computer programming position.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Programming experience with Javascript, Ruby, and Ruby on Rails

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Programming Languages
• Node.js
• Stimulus
• CSS/SCSS
• HTML
• PHP
• XML/XSLT
• Python
• Additional programing language proficiency a plus.
• Samvera, Fedora, and/or Blacklight development experience
• Experience with MySQL, Postgres, and other relational databases.
• Experience using Git and GitHub
• Experience using Docker
• Experience with unit testing and/or Rspec
• Elasticsearch, Solr, or other Search Indexing experience
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.