University of Michigan · 4 hours ago
Applications Developer
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$77K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Michigan is home to HathiTrust, a partnership of academic and research institutions. They are seeking an Applications Developer to modernize legacy applications and improve operational processes, working with a team to enhance the HathiTrust Digital Library applications.
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Responsibilities
Develop, debug, modify and maintain complex software systems, including the full stack of components behind data-driven web applications and APIs
Collaborate with other developers and staff to build accessible technology solutions that enable use of the HathiTrust collection for a wide variety of users
Be part of a team working to modernize technology used by the HathiTrust Digital Library applications, especially legacy web applications written in Perl
Use modern development practices such as version control, dependency management, secure development practices, containerization, and automated testing and deployment
Build expertise in multiple development skills through practice and focused learning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience
3+ years experience developing web applications
Demonstrated programming skills in any modern programming language, such as Python, Ruby, or JavaScript
Experience working in a collaborative development team
Knowledge of some aspects of modern development as listed in responsibilities above, and an interest in building expertise
Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards
Awareness of ethical concerns in the use of generative AI
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous time off (24 vacation days per year, and 15 sick days per year).
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting.
Professional development opportunities, including support for ongoing training and certification.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and more.
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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Funding
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$359.75MKey Investors
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