Library System Analyst / Developer

Department Library and Museums - LAMS Library Technology

Salary range $64,618.31 to $90,053.44

Hours per week 35

Grade 11

Posted date November 29, 2024

Closing date Will remain open until filled.

Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

Description

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits .

Location - This is a hybrid position with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people -- from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more .

Working for the Department/Faculty

Are you interested in creating and developing a national platform to support the research data management (RDM) services and practices in Canada, and contributing to a pan-Canadian initiative that is dedicated to the shared stewardship of research data? Want to have a real impact on the academic research community and beyond?

University of Alberta Library is seeking to hire a Library System Analyst / Developer to support the ongoing development and implementation of DMP Assistant, a national bilingual web-based research data management (RDM) planning service provided through the Digital Research Alliance of Canada. The Alliance provides national-level RDM support alongside advanced research computing (ARC), research software (RS), and cybersecurity (CS). The Alliance RDM team, situated in the Operations and Security Department, collaborates and partners with stakeholders from across the Canadian research ecosystem to develop and coordinate expertise, platforms, services, technology, and training in support of RDM, with the goal of facilitating adoption of data stewardship best practices by researchers and institutions. Hosted by University of Alberta Library, DMP Assistant is a freely available tool that assists researchers in preparing detailed high-quality data management plans (DMPs) both to support their research and meet institution and funder requirements, including those set forth by the Canadian Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy.

Position

We are looking for a committed and knowledgeable Library System Analyst / Developer. As a member of the Information Technology Services Teams, you will design, develop and implement solutions that support UAL and the Alliance’s commitment to research data management best practices. You will be working on projects that focus on user experience, accessibility, sustainability, test-driven development, and peer-reviewed code management process. Our applications are built with open-source components with an eye to collaboration with broader open-source communities and peer institutions. Almost all of the code we develop is open-source (the only exceptions are where there are security reasons for keeping it closed). The Incumbent(s) will have the opportunity and expectation to be an active member of those communities.

Duties

• Work in collaboration with the lead Library System Analyst / Developer on the project, the Service Managers at the Digital Research Alliance of Canada, DMP Service Team, DMP Assistant Steering Committee (external partners and committees), DMProadmap Project, University of California Curation Center DMP Tool Project and the rest of the University of Alberta Library development team to contribute to the enhancement of the platform.
• Identify and evaluate software solutions, investigate alternatives, design and implement software solutions to ensure the need of research data management planning is met.
• Support data management planning services that meet internal and external research needs.
• Design solutions that can meet the requirements of all (potentially competing) priorities of the University and the Digital Research Alliance of Canada to address the Canadian research community’s scholarly needs.
• Develop and implement solutions that support DMP Assistant and its integration with other applications in the research lifecycle.
• Contributes to and follows team best practices that contribute to ongoing collaborative improvement in these standards and practices (e.g., best practices for Agile development, test-driven development, code management, deployment management, continuous integration and online security such as OWASP).
• Collaborates with the Operations Team in the development or modification of configuration management plans, policies and procedures for DMP Assistant and other library services.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Computing Science or equivalent, emphasizing software engineering, systems design, software architecture and/or data structure.
• Knowledge of interactive Web-based applications using programming languages and middleware applications.
• Knowledge and experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
• Knowledge and experience with integrating Web-based applications with external APIs such as CILogon, Rollbar, ROR, translation.io.
• Knowledge of MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL including the understanding of relational database concepts and experience with relational database design.
• Experience with modifying CSS to conform with branding guides and follow accessibility standards.

The following are considered an asset:

• Knowledge of Agile is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience with OS virtualization/containerization tools (we use Docker and Docker Compose).
• Knowledge of and experience with continuous integration and current tools.
• Knowledge of and experience with configuration management and current tools (we use Ansible).
• Knowledge of Test Driven Development.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collegially in a team environment and under pressure.
• Willing to contribute actively and to share your ideas, knowledge and code with teammates as well as with the broader library, academic and open-source communities.
• Proficiency in French language (reading/writing).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.