Duke University has a Zope-related position open, as described below. This position is in the Office of Web & Video Services, which is part of the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the University's central IT support division. Note that I am just posting this announcement because I thought it might be of interest to members of this list, and that I am not the contact for this position opening. Please contact Dan McCarriar <dan.mccarriar@duke.edu> of OIT for more information or to submit an application. -- Paolo Mangiafico -- Information Technology Services -- Perkins Library, Duke University ======================== TITLE: Senior Web Software Engineer Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 Occupational Summary: The Senior Web Software Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of enterprise web-based systems and services. The initial project for this position will be the implementation of an enterprise web content management system based on the Zope platform. The position requires an individual with significant experience in web application development, Python programming, and general Unix systems operation. The Senior Web Software Engineer must also demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to lead small software development teams. Qualifications: Education: BS/BA in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Four or more years of web application development experience. Technical Skills: Required: - Significant experience programming enterprise-scale web applications in one of Java, Python, C, Tcl/Tk, etc. on a UNIX platform. - Familiarity with web markup and scripting languages (HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, Javascript) - Understanding of object-oriented programming - Knowledge of software engineering concepts (requirements management, development models, testing, documentation) - Significant understanding of relational database concepts and products. Desired: - Web user interface design and implementation - Usability experience - C and Java programming experience - Experience with other web technologies (XML-RPC, SOAP, XSLT) - Familiarity with LDAP-based directory systems - Significant experience with the Python programming language and Zope content management products - Experience with PL/SQL, ANSI SQL, Oracle, Postgres, MySQL Soft Skills: Required: - Ability and motivation to learn and adapt to new technologies - Demonstrated software project management experience - Ability to interact professionally with technical and non-technical clients - Ability to handle more than one project at a time and prioritize appropriately - Keen attention to detail - Ability to provide reliable work estimates - Excellent verbal and written communication - Time management and organization - Team player - Self-motivated and goal-oriented Desired: - Successful track record working in a prototyping environment - Experience in a higher education or research environment - Participation in professional organizations/user groups - Experience working with graphic designers and web development teams