CMS Developer / Senior Computing Specialist | University of Washington Office of Research Information Services

CMS DEVELOPER / Senior Computing Specialist

Req #: 54049
Department: OFFICE OF RESEARCH INFORMATION SERVICES
Appointing Department Web Address: http://www.washington.edu/research/main.php?page=oris
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Posting Date: 05/06/2009
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and education.
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The University of Washington receives more federal research funding than any other American public university. Last year alone, over 5000 proposals were submitted and awards totaled over one billion dollars. The Office of Research Web Information Services Team provides critical guidance, compliance documents, funding information, tracking tools, online application forms, and other related information. The accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of such information ensures UW's competitive advantage over peer institutions - making UW a great place to do research.

The Office of Research, has an outstanding opportunity for a CMS Developer.

The CMS Developer will directly and significantly impact UW researchers' ability to find, apply for, and effectively manage research programs, including federal grants made available by the ARRA. Implementation of a standard content management system will not only improve the online experience for UW researchers, but will also increase the reliability and accuracy of online content, and will provide a framework that could eventually provide support to other research administration offices not under the Vice Provost of Research

Responsibilities:
Web Application Development:
# Configures, updates, and maintains large scale and complex Content Management System including user management, taxonomy development, and workflow
# Develops, tests and implements Drupal modules and themes using Advanced PHP and standards-based web design principles (XHTML and CSS)
# Publishes data reports by connecting to a reporting engine, specifically MS Reporting Services and manages the display/update frequency
# Works with a variety of database systems including MS SQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL within a variety of database frameworks including JDBC
# Integrates CMS within the UW environment, ensuring effective integration with pubcookie, LDAP, ADS, and other technologies
# Ensures Drupal CMS works efficiently within the UW www server environment
# Integrates apps with third-party APIs, RSS/Atom feeds, web services, and heterogeneous document management systems
# Develops advanced front end user interface using jQuery, Javascript, AJAX
# Implements version control system that integrates well on the UW www server environment
# Works with Apache and Microsoft IIS (infrequently) web servers
# Manages multiple projects simultaneously as directed by management; meets set goals and deadlines

Technical Writing:
# Writes, edits, and revises internal documentation and external compliance information as needed
# Communicates technical information clearly to a non-technical audience

Solutions Analysis / Requirement Gathering:
# Analyzes current needs and maps functionality to corresponding Drupal modules
# Collaborates with multiple stakeholders to identify feasible and effective solutions
# Works with UW Technology to identify solutions that best integrate with server environment

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

Requirements:
# BS Computer Science, Information Management, or related field
# 3 years web development experience working with PHP, MySQL, XML, JSON
# 2 years of experience implementing and maintaining Open Source Content Management Systems such as Drupal or Plone
# Advanced knowledge of standards-based XHTML and CSS coding
# Demonstrated Technical Writing Skills
# Ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal forms

Desired:
MS Computer Science or related field
2 years of experience developing and implementing Drupal modules and themes
1 year or more experience in higher education, research administration, or familiarity with the grant or contract life cycle
1 year or more experience working with Microsoft Reporting Services
1 year or more experience working with SVN or other version control systems
1 year or more experience working with LDAP, ADS, pubcookie, MS SQL
Knowledge of Accessible Design principles
Able to work well independently and on a team
Creative, energetic, self-starter
Can provide online samples of work

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.