Application Integration Developer - Library IT

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

About The Position

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library is seeking an Application Integration Developer for its Infrastructure Management and Support team in Library IT. The team supports applications and processes across platforms including Proxmox, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services. The position develops new solutions, integrates existing systems, and supports legacy products serving the Library’s instructional, research, administrative, and operational functions. With direction from senior development and infrastructure staff, the developer analyzes requests, designs simple to intermediate solutions, completes development and testing, and implements solutions. The role also supports new and existing integrations and application systems. This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5031 – Information Technology Technical Associate appointment on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search closes. The budgeted salary range is $90,000 to $105,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience and considering internal equity. The position is not eligible for work-authorization sponsorship. Most work takes place in a typical office environment. Some travel may be involved for conferences and collaboration activities, and occasional work outside normal business hours may be needed for system failures or scheduled deployments. The position is intended to be benefits-eligible, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a retirement plan; paid time off; and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years (24 months) of progressively more responsible experience in an IT-related profession; qualifying college coursework may substitute for experience according to the stated semester-hour and degree equivalencies.
Demonstrated experience in software application development and/or programming.
Experience with API integration, interoperability standards, and/or data exchange formats such as JSON or XML.
Ability to troubleshoot problems encountered in Library systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
Ability to work with staff and students from all backgrounds.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Enthusiasm for learning new skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or advanced degree.
Experience working in a UNIX/Linux or Windows command-line environment.
Experience using or knowledge of shell scripting environments such as bash or PowerShell.
Experience using or knowledge of programming languages such as Ruby on Rails, Python, .NET, C#, or PHP.
Experience using or knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
Experience working in or knowledge of database systems such as MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience with system integrations involving cloud software platforms.
Experience with web accessibility tools and compliance.
Experience working in a university or academic research library.
Demonstrated experience gathering stakeholder needs and adapting to changes.

Responsibilities

Analyze, design, develop, test, implement, and maintain simple to moderately complex applications and procedures to address business needs.
Integrate campus and Library applications with vendor-provided and internally developed applications.
Respond to requests for data and reporting capabilities.
Collaborate with Library IT staff and stakeholders to identify needs and define system requirements.
Apply development, documentation, security, and accessibility best practices.
Provide Tier 2 support and troubleshooting for Library application systems.
Interact with vendor partners through defined methods as needed.
Participate in online communities as appropriate to support Library services.
Research new technologies and industry trends that could affect direction or improve software solutions related to Library services.
Perform other related duties as assigned.