University of Kansas: IT Full-Stack Engineer

Auto req ID 5473BR
Posting Title IT Full-Stack Engineer
Position Number 00208119
Department Information Technology
No. of Positions 1
Location/Division Lawrence
FTE 1.0
Reg/Temp Regular
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Employee Class U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Schedule 8 to 5 Monday thru Friday, with possible after hours call in/call back.
Job Family Information Technology-KUL
Position Overview This position provides application administration, development, and support services for the KU Libraries. The emphasis is on library management and scholarly communications systems such as Integrated Library Management System and catalog, interlibrary loan system, institutional repository, digital collections systems, and other applications related to teaching, learning and research at the university.  This position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of software from conception to end of life.  This responsibility includes application installation, configuration, customization, maintenance, troubleshooting, and the addition, removal, or modification of features in pre-existing software and creation or modification of new in-house software applications.  This position will utilize existing purchased or open-sourced software (such as DSpace, Islandora, Omeka, etc), and will be asked to investigate and create custom solutions.   Some of these custom solutions will include, but not be limited to integration and automation development.  This position will be using Linux and Free and Open Source Software extensively on a daily basis.

An example project for this position would be the following.

  • Pull in a new software release from a third party git repository into our git repository.
  • Merge the changes in the new release with our current code base, including custom features at the source code level.
  • Work with staff to test/validate new release, expose new features of release, update KU-custom features, and create new features.
  • Install new release into production during approved maintenance windows. Support & troubleshoot moving forward.

Reporting in KU Information Technology, the position works in partnership with Libraries staff to provide quality information services to the user community.  This position will be communicating with staff in both the Libraries and Information Technology on a daily basis.  This position will have after-hours on-call responsibilities.

Security Profile

  • This position shares in responsibility for information security by following all applicable security policies and procedures.
  • This position is authorized to use elevated privilege accounts in the performance of job duties.
  • This position is authorized to issue password resets in accordance with established procedure in the performance of job duties.
  • This position is authorized to handle sensitive or confidential data in accordance with established procedures in the performance of job duties.
Job Description 65%  Application Support

  • Upgrades and maintains applications and auxiliary software on the server using knowledge of library operations, standards and data protocols.
  • Coordinates server support initiatives with unit(s) responsible for desktop and client support.
  • Works with Libraries staff to verify, document, report, and resolve incidents and problems to technical support staff, either internal or vendor.  Tracks, tests, and reports resolution.
  • Configures and customizes solutions to meet needs identified by library staff
  • Writes and organizes technical documentation required to maintain applications, augmenting vendor documentation as needed.
  • Works closely with appropriate staff in Libraries and Information Technology computing units to monitor and delivery quality services to end users.

15%  Assists in innovating new services and solutions.

  • Works closely with Libraries and IT management groups to consider and implement new solutions and services that allow users to access, integrate, manipulate, and use electronic information.
  • Assists in analyzing technologies that affect system integration and interoperability, data migration, and digital preservation.
  • Builds, tests, and deploys new custom software solutions using management and team approved languages and methodologies.

10%  Project Planning

  • In consultation with the designated IT and Library staff, creates project plans and carries out prioritized projects related to ongoing support and service delivery, coordinating with other IT and Library units as needed.
  • Assists in identifying and analyzing user requirements for configuring and upgrading existing systems and services or implementing new ones.
  • Utilizes knowledge of library operations, data formats and standards, information exchange protocols in working with planning teams for solutions that are cognizant of the privacy, licensure, and security aspects of various types of digital data.
  • Participates in IT Service management including preparation of change management requests for approval and participation in incident and problem resolution.
  • Meets regularly with IT and Libraries service teams.

10% Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications 1.     Associate Degree and three years relevant experience.

2.     2 years experience installing, upgrading, configuring and maintaining server-based applications in an enterprise UNIX/Linux environment.

3.     1 year of experience doing professional software development, including experience developing web applications.

4.     1 year of experience working with relational or NoSQL based databases.

5.     Knowledgeable in procedures for applying upgrades, patches, and fixes provided by Software vendors.

6.     Effective written and interpersonal communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

7.     Experience working in a team environment as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications 1.     Experience supporting systems for library management, digital library services, scholarly communication and research support, or learning management.

2.     Familiarity with metadata standards and formats for library systems (e.g., MARC, Dublin Core, METS, MODS) and protocols for search and retrieval (e.g. OAI-PHM, Z39.50)

3.     Experience working in an DevOps based environment.

4.     Experience writing scripts using a scripting language (shell, Perl, Ruby, Python).

5.     Experience developing in a web backend programming language (PHP, Python, Java, Server-Side JavaScript etc.)

6.     Experience developing web frontends (HTML, CSS, client-side JavaScript, XML, XSLT, Drupal)

7.     Experience using a web framework. (Symfony, Spring, Struts2 , Play, Django)

8.     Experience using SQL to extract data for manipulation or reporting.

9.     Experience using Docker, Vagrant, and/or a configuration management tool (Puppet/Chef)

10.  Experience administering Apache, Tomcat, Solr, and/or ElasticSearch.

11.  Experience administering mysql, PostgreSQL, and/or Oracle based applications.

12.  Experience using a version control system (Git preferred.)

13.  Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Candidate Instruction A complete online application consists of:

  • A cover letter addressing how required qualifications are met.
  • Resume
  • Contact information for 3 Professional References

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications begins March 21, 2016 and will continue until a qualified pool is assembled.  To ensure priority consideration apply before this date.

Contact Information to Applicants Matt Copeland, IT Technology Coordinator, matthew@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range Contingent on Qualifications
Application Review Begins 21-Mar-2016
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The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity & Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY 9for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).

 

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HyVee – Supply Chain Developer

Supply Chain Developer

We have an opening in the Information Technology Department for a Supply Chain Developer.

The following partial job description explains this full-time position.

General Function

The Supply Chain Developer designs, creates, tests, implements and supports solutions through a variety of third-party applications and platforms, ensuring that all function seamlessly and efficiently. The successful candidate will have strong problem solving skills, ability to work in a collaborative environment, and can connect technology to real-world business challenges.

  1. Designs, creates, modifies, and tests solutions to enable optimal operation of Supply Chain Applications. Technologies involved include but are not limited to webMethods, SQL, and high-level programming languages such as C and Java.
  2. Troubleshoots applications and platforms to correct defects and resolve issues.
  3. Organizes and documents technical requirements; creates technical design specifications.
  4. Works with Support Services Personnel to improve customer service to system users.
  5. Champions company standards and best practices. Work to continuously improve software delivery processes and practices.
  6. Reports to work when scheduled and on time.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Attends and participates in industry and company meetings, including meetings for Analysts/Programmers, Task Review, Team, Departmental, and Manager.
  2. Participates in off-hours on-call rotation.
  3. Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Education and Experience

Degree in computer science, management information systems, supply chain, related field or equivalent work experience required.

Equipment Required

Mainframe and/or Windows computer software and application development tools. PC, telephone and calculator

Supervisory Responsibilities

Instructing, assigning work, reviewing work, planning the work of others, maintaining standards, and coordinating activities

If you are interested and meet the qualifications, please apply on line at Hy-Vee.com/Careers. For more information, candidates can email ITCareers@hy-vee.com.

The deadline for applying is Friday, March 18th at 12:00 noon. Please submit your resume/cover letter to ITCareers@hy-vee.com

Mediware Information Systems, Inc. – Summer Intern, Software Development

10912 / Summer Intern – Software Development

Position Information

No of Openings: 4

Work Schedule: M-F 8a-5p

Hours per Week: 40

Wage/​Salary: 15.00/hr

Employment Start Date: 6/1/2016

Employment End Date: 8/15/2016

Job Description:

Want an opportunity to be part of a Web development team where the projects are cool, the creative collaboration is fun, and the work is cause-related?

Come join us for the summer! We develop integrated software systems to assist Blood Centers in collecting vital units of blood from eligible donors. By joining our team you are also HELPING OTHERS IN NEED.

What you will be doing:

– Providing support related to all aspects of software analysis, design, development, documentation, and configuration management

– Adding new functionality, upgrades, debugging and enhancements for our software applications

– Participating in the preparation of system requirements and design specifications – Providing software engineering and product expertise throughout the life cycle of assigned projects

– Applying skills and tool knowledge to produce a system that meets the stated requirements

– Participating in the preparation of project plans, status and statistical reports

– Assisting in the resolution of customer product issues escalated from Client Services

– Assisting with product implementations when needed

Qualifications:

What you need to apply:

-In the process of completing your Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree

-College level Computer Science classes

-JAVA or .Net development knowledge is preferred

-SQL knowledge or similar relational database such as Oracle or SQL Server is a plus

-Object Oriented experience preferred

-Ability to analyze/debug problems

-Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies

-Good oral and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical information

-Ability to work in a team environment

-Ability to fast paced development environment

-Must be a US Citizen or work without sponsorship
Application Instructions:

Apply Today! Complete our online application by clicking this link: https://mediware.iGreentree.com/CSS_Mobile/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=16-748

Online Application Address: http://www.mediware.com/about-mediware/careers

Contact Information

Stacey Miller

Phone: 913-307-1000

Email: stacey.miller@mediware.com

Mediware Information Systems, Inc. – Summer Intern, Software Quality

10913 / Summer Intern – Software Quality

Position Information

No of Openings: 4

Work Schedule: M – F 8a-5p

Hours per Week: 40

Wage/​Salary: 13.00/hr

Employment Start Date: 6/1/2016

Employment End Date: 8/15/2016

Job Description:

Are you looking for a summer internship that will give you valuable hands-on experience in a corporate environment? We have an opportunity in our corporate headquarters of our fast growing medical software company located in Lenexa, KS. This intern role supports the SQA department by completing assigned projects; writing test cases, performing manual testing, working with test automation, etc.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

– Load manual test cases into Silk Central Test Manager

– Review existing test cases for needed updates

– Execute assigned manual test cases

– Execute automated test scripts

Qualifications:

Required Education / Experience

-In your Jr. or Sr. year of completing your Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related degree

-Strong computer skills (Excel)

-Strong communication skills, oral and written

-Great attention to detail

-Proactive

-Flexible

-Ability to work independently

APPLY TO LINK: https://mediware.iGreentree.com/CSS_Mobile/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=16-747

Online Application Address: http://www.mediware.com/about-mediware/careers

Contact Information

Stacey Miller

Phone: 913-307-1000

Email: Stacey.miller@mediware.com

 

 

 

Microsoft SharePoint Meeting

Oakwood and Microsoft are hosting a SharePoint Meeting which is open to anyone interested in Microsoft SharePoint, Azure, Enterprise Mobility Suite.

Date: March 8th, 2016

Time: 6:30-8:30PM

The Presenter is Scott Cameron, a Solution Engineer with Oakwood Systems. He helps customers architect cloud solutions that include Microsoft’s Office 365, Azure and other services. He has over 20 years in Kansas City area Information Technology. He has worked at Microsoft with 12 of the 40 largest enterprise businesses in Kansas City, created an Office 365 practice from scratch and built and sold a startup consulting and managed services business.

Scott will be presenting an overview of Microsoft’s cloud services including: Office 365 – the cloud messaging and productivity suite; Azure – the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) offering; and Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS) – which adds identity, mobile and information protection.

Meeting Location: Microsoft Office – Overland Park, KS, 10801 Mastin Blvd., Suite 620, Building 84, Corporate Woods, Overland Park, KS 66210.

Directions: From KS-69 and College Blvd, go East to Mastin Street then North to Mastin Blvd. Building 84 is the northern of the two office buildings on Mastin Blvd. Park on either side of the building and take the elevator to the Microsoft offices on the 6th floor.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Please e-mail john@cjk-consulting.com or text (913) 963-8756 with your RSVP.

HyVee: Information Technology Internship Summer 2016

Hy-Vee, Inc., is a progressive company working on a wide variety of technologies such as Mobile Computing, Virtualization, Supply Chain Optimization, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Data Security, Computer Assisted Ordering, and Web and Mobile development.

The Information Technology department will be hiring 9 interns for the summer of 2016. This group will be visiting the stores to install and update Windows computer systems throughout Hy-Vee’s eight state area.  Tasks will include installing new servers, working with Active Directory and Hyper-V, as well as staging and deploying workstations.  We will be performing various other maintenance tasks and software updates.  We are looking for individuals currently studying for a degree in MIS, Computer Science, or some other technical field.  The necessary training required for this project will be provided.

The position will be Monday through Friday, with travel and overnight stays. The internship will begin in mid-May and conclude in mid-August.  All interns must have a valid driver’s license.  Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Paid Internship: $15 hr.

For more information, candidates may send an email to ITCareers@hy-vee.com.

The deadline for applying is March 4th, 2016.

 If you are interested in this position, please apply online at Hy-Vee.com/Careers.

 

Lightedge: Technical Support Specialist

Lightedge

Kansas City Data Center |  9050 NE Underground Drive, Pillar 312 Kansas City, MO 64161

Part time or Full Time:  Full time

 Duties:

The Technical Support Specialist (TSS) is responsible for providing technical support to the majority of the LightEdge customer base, assisting the Client Implementation Group and Facilities Operations with installs and supporting the Premiere Support Group after hours or during periods of high ticket/call volume. The TSS will assist with dispatches to client location in the Kansas City metro area as needed. This person will work a variety of projects and audits as assigned by management. The TSS will be included in an On-Call rotation to handle emergency requests during non-traditional business hours.

  • Answer and respond to customer calls and emails
  • Effectively open and work support requests and escalate to the appropriate people/teams when necessary
  • Effectively communicate and work with customers regarding their technical support issue
  • Work on projects assigned by management
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Needed:

  • Intermediate understanding of TCP/IP
  • Intermediate understanding of WAN/LAN
  • Intermediate understanding of Compute, Virtualization, and Storage Fundamentals
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for work in a collaborative team environment
  • Ability to multitask and operate with minimal supervision, adjusting priorities accordingly
  • Able to maintain professional demeanor under stress
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to changes in technology

How to Apply:

  • Please email your resume and cover letter to Jenni Nordaker, Internal Recruiter, at jnordaker@lightedge.com or call for more information (515-471-1709)

 

Salary: Depending on Experience

Company website:

www.lightedge.com

LightEdge is an enterprise-grade cloud service provider and consulting company focused on the needs of small and medium-sized businesses with sophisticated, critical IT requirements. LightEdge offers employees a unique and fun work environment. We remain on the cutting edge of technological advancements and our fast pace atmosphere reflects this.

  

Disney “Zootopia” Artist to visit Johnson County Community College

Zootopia Invite JCCC

Matthias Lechner (Art Director of Environments) with Disney Animation will be speaking at JCCC on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 10:00am in the Hudson Auditorium, NMOCA 217. Join us for a special 1-hour behind the scenes animation presentation and Q&A.

*Please RSVP by emailing your name to ALLIEDIMKC@GMAIL.COM. You must present your confirmation to the rep at the door for admittance. In subject line please include JCCC.

Please see flyer for more information.

Dental Elements – Promotional Video

Title of Job: Promotional Video

Company Name and Location:

Dental Elements

11912 W Shawnee Mission Pkwy

Shawnee, KS 66216

Part Time or Full Time:

Single project, time depending on length of project

Duties:

Film and edit a promotional video, 1 to 2 minutes for social media

Qualifications Needed:

2nd year film student with editing experience

 

How to Apply:

Contact Pam at

pam@dentalelementskc.com

Salary:

To be determined, or someone who needs a class project

Company Website:

www.dentalelementskc.com

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