Programmer Team Lead

Code4lib; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Code4lib in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking a Programmer Team Lead responsible for overseeing a programming team. This role involves developing computational solutions and coordinating between programmers and stakeholders within the UNL Libraries. The ideal candidate has at least a Bachelor’s degree and two years of supervisory experience, along with strong programming skills, particularly in languages like Python and Ruby. The position emphasizes project management amid a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience supervising personnel.
• Experience collaboratively coding in a formal team environment.
• General knowledge of digital accessibility, privacy, and security matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team responsible for developing computational solutions.
• Coordinate work between programmers and stakeholders.
• Keep updated on developments in the field applicable to library needs.

Skills

Collaborative coding

Project management

Programming languages (Python, Ruby, JavaScript, XSLT, PHP)

Digital accessibility

Privacy and security matters

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Description

Working in the Digital Strategies department and reporting to its Assistant Director, the Programmer Team Lead oversees a team responsible for developing computational solutions to a variety of challenges within the UNL Libraries. The Programmer Team Lead coordinates work between programmers and stakeholders across the libraries and the larger UNL community. This person works with departmental leaders on identifying computational project priorities and coordinating the systems that support the successful completion of the work. The Programmer Team Lead will keep on top of current developments in the field and how they can be applied to library needs, including but not limited to API integration, algorithmic processing, machine learning, search applications, and security advancements. Programmers work in both cloud and locally hosted environments with an eye towards user privacy and accessibility.

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience supervising personnel.
• Experience collaboratively coding in a formal team environment. Experience documenting code.
• General knowledge of digital accessibility, privacy, and security matters as related to code development.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and the ability to perform effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Conversant in programming languages such as Python, Ruby, JavaScript, XSLT, PHP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge, background, or degree in Libraries, information science, computer science, or a humanities discipline.
• General understanding of the technologies and best practices relevant to Libraries work.
• Understanding of grant life cycles, including writing and adjusting work plans and budgeting.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate excels at aligning team strengths with project tasks to effectively manage project workload.