Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:

• Codes  web-based discovery and  display interfaces for digital collections  forming parts of the UChicagoNode project using React, Next.js and Tailwind  CSS  according to specifications , expressed as mockups or wireframes , written by the Web Designer / User Researcher on the UChicagoNode project.

• Fetch data  from the OCHRE Publication API, which forms part of the OCHRE content management system for cultural heritage objects developed at the University of Chicago,  in either XML or JSON.  

• Use data to populate the web-based, discovery and display interfaces . Collaborate with other workers on the UChicagoNode project.

• Manage the interface code  written for UChicagoNode in the Git version control system.

• Extends the OCHRE Publication API with new functionality if needed by a particular digital collection.

• Liase between the OCHRE Data Service and the Digital Library Development. Center on questions of common concern and document work in a GitHub repository.

• Works with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for developmental programs. Receives a moderate level of guidance to design applications to meet University and business requirements.

• Performs code testing on components and works to ensure that appropriate implementation standards are met. Evaluates design alternatives for development cost and solutions using various methods.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelorâ™s degree.

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Experience:

• At least three years of experience with one or more programming languages, including  Python.

• Demonstrable Unix/Linux literacy (must be able to use sed, awk, grep, etc. effectively from a Unix/Linux command line and in shell scripts to accomplish appropriate tasks).  

• Demonstrated knowledge of  HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Working knowledge of a web application framework (e.g., Django, Flask, Angular) or library (React).  

• Working knowledge of a revision control system required, preferably Git and GitHub.  

• Ability to incorporate HTML, CSS and Javascript into programs.  

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others.  

• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems on own initiative and as part of a team.  

• Good verbal and written communication skills.  

• Ability to manage complex technical details.  

• Conceptual and analytical and problem-solving skills.  

• Strong attention to detail.  

• Ability to read and write documentation.  

• Ability to work quickly and carefully.  

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Preferred Competencies

• Experience working with XML technologies (XQuery, XSLT, XPath).  

• Experience working with JSON.  

• Experience working with Node.js and Tailwind CSS.  

• Experience working in an academic library or similar research environment.  

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Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

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