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SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Location: Oakland
Job ID: 27260
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UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

At the California Digital Library (cdlb.org), we believe passionately that libraries are vitally important to students, faculty and the public. By mobilizing the expertise and creativity of a diverse community and engaging in collaborative problem-solving, we are transforming the way libraries and scholars work. Working with the University of California campus libraries and national and international library organizations, we are expanding the academy's capacity for innovation, knowledge creation, and research breakthroughs while enabling the University of California to produce a measurable impact valued by the state, the nation and the world.

The CDL is a unit within the UC Office of the President, has a staff of 70+ and is located in downtown Oakland. Applicants who wish to work remotely will be considered. This position is not available for sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Software Engineer at the California Digital Library, you will be developing systems using Python, Java and/or Ruby; MySQL and other databases; and Unix in an AWS environment. You will be learning and using machine learning languages and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch and Scikit. And, you will be joining a team committed to software engineering best practices including Agile, test first development and user centered design.

As a member of CDL's Discovery and Delivery (D2D) team, you will be part of a team of software engineers, librarians and product managers supporting a wide variety of innovative library services. These include the UC libraries' integrated library system (UC Library Search); an interlibrary loan system and a system providing instant access to online books and journals. In addition, D2D provides collections analysis and decision support for library consortia and it develops and maintains a metadata management system for one of the world's largest digital libraries, HathiTrust. Newer projects include integrating machine learning into library systems and working with library consortia to provide more and better digital access to library materials.

This position offers an outstanding opportunity to a software engineer with a good knowledge of Python, Java and/or Ruby; a strong interest in learning machine learning languages and libraries; a commitment to good programming practices; a desire to work as part of an agile team and an interest in putting technology to work to provide innovative library services.

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

50%

Software application development and maintenance programming: Design, develop, test, debug and document applications written in Python, Java, Ruby and other languages. Learn and use machine learning libraries and languages (i.e. PyTorch, Tensorflow, Spark, etc.) Analyze existing software and work to formulate logic for new complex systems. Performs complex data analysis and tests/debugs complex software.

30%

Analyze business requirements: Participate in specification, design and implementation of on-line system features. Provide analytical support to define requirements for developing applications to support CDL's services. Analyze requirements for incorporating new features into existing software. Performs complex data modeling, performance and integration testing and builds interfaces.

20%

Respond to error reports by analyzing defects, developing resolutions and preparing software releases to remedy problems or keep the application in sync with interconnected systems. Recommends and implements changes in development, maintenance and system standards Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for approval of system and programming documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Experience writing high quality code in languages like Python, Java or Ruby in a production environment.
• Interest in learning and using machine learning languages and libraries such as Tensorflow, PyTorch, and SciKit. Strong statistical analysis skills are a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Unix/Linux. Experience with AWS is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in relational database design and development and SQL. Experience with MySQL is a plus.
• Knowledge of object-oriented design and design patterns. Knowledge of functional programming is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard software development principles, tools and best practices including user centered design; test driven development; source code management (git is a plus); continuous integration; regression testing; release planning and deployment; and system monitoring.
• Enthusiastic learner with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply new skills and to share those skills with others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including math skills.Experience troubleshooting and refactoring complex code and integrations.
• Able to work as an independent member of a strong team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear and concise specifications, documentation and reports.Discreet, tactful, and mature in interpersonal communications within CDL and with external partners and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to perform competently under pressure working with all stakeholders to handle surprises and reprioritization of work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or expertise in the library technology domain, including metadata standards and information discovery tools and workflows.
• Experience or interest in MVC frameworks (Spring, Rails, Sinatra, Flask, etc.).Experience or interest in some or all of these technologies -- React, RESTful APIs, and Docker.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Agile software development techniques.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience writing code.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary: The recommended salary range is $90,000 - $100,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants who wish to work remotely will be considered. This position is not available for sponsorship.

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date of this position is December 13, 2021. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

August 2021 Update: The University of California has issued a policy requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 before physically accessing the University location or programs. Upon hire into a UCOP position, you will be provided detailed instructions on how to comply with this policy including access to the COVID vaccination at no cost. New hires to UCOP who work onsite or will come onsite for any activities at a UCOP or other UC location must comply with this policy within 8 weeks after their start date. The policy allows for employees to request approval for an exception or deferral. UC COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/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, age or protected veteran status. EEO/AA Employer UC Nondiscrimination Policy

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