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Our research group for digital humanities, the HyperStudio, is looking for a Web Applications Developer.
It’s a great opportunity to be a part of humanities software development, focused around data visualization and user collaboration.
Web Applications Developer, Comparative Media Studies-HyperStudio Team
To build the front and back ends of scalable web applications. Will be part of the core team responsible for the design and development of online tools for information visualization and user collaboration in the humanities and social sciences. Will provide system design, prototyping, implementation, functional verification, debugging, and deployment on Mac OS X and UNIX server platforms; and occasional system administration support. Will work closely with a team that includes developers, designers, graduate and undergraduate students, and faculty.
REQUIREMENTS: a B.S. in EE, CS, or CE; a minimum of three years of development experience; expertise developing database-driven web applications and data modeling; an understanding of software engineering best practices, object-oriented design, and test-driven development; strong programming skills in Ruby on Rails; advanced knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, and HTML 5; and a track record of delivering high quality products including a commitment to delivering a great user experience. Solid knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL) preferred. Familiarity with basic Mac OS X system administration also preferred, in particular managing Apache, MySQL, and PostgreSQL installations. Some familiarity with PHP and Java is desirable. Experience building web application user interfaces and an interest in and enthusiasm for the humanities and social sciences also preferred. If applicable, you may include links to your work in your resume.
