University of Kentucky
Technical Project Specialist IV
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $63K - $104K
💻 Software Engineering
🗓️ May 2nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Oversee the development and enhancement of digital applications and services.
- Leadership of a team of three developers for software and application development.
- Collaboration with libraries and IT to enhance system capabilities.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, PHP, or JavaScript.
- Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
- Salary range: $62,941-$103,834 per year.
- Requires a BS degree and six years of related experience.
- Experience with Linux server administration and API frameworks.
Technical Project Specialist IV Full Description
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Requisition Number | RE50143
Working Title | Head of Software Development and Integration
Department Name | 88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 48
Salary Range | $62,941-103,834/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None.
Physical Requirements | Sitting and viewing computer screens for long periods of time. Concentrating in mildly noisy environment for extended periods of time.
Shift | Monday-Friday; and approximately 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Job Summary | The University of Kentucky Libraries is seeking a Head of Software Development and Integration to join the Digital Strategies and Technology unit. This leadership position is pivotal in supporting the development and enhancement of applications and services that facilitate the discovery and access to the University’s digital collections. The Head of Software Development and Integration will lead the transition to updated technical infrastructure and development practices, ensuring alignment with current best practices. This role involves supervising a team of three developers, collaborating on developing and supporting tools and applications, and working with Libraries and IT colleagues to streamline processes and enhance system capabilities. The position ensures the organization’s technical environment remains effective, scalable, and consistent with evolving industry standards.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences Leadership or supervisory experience Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple and complex concurrent tasks and projects Knowledge of complex IT systems including understanding of full-stack environments, virtual networking, and storage. Experience with programming languages such as Python, PHP, or JavaScript. Versed in XML and JSON. Experience with Linux server administration Experience with APIs and API frameworks Experience with version control, preferably with Git Versed in containerization technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience in an information technology environment. Experience with relational database concepts and SQLWorking knowledge of HTML and CSSDemonstrated knowledge of library digital technology systems and services Experience in academic, library, or archives environment
Deadline to Apply | 05/21/2025
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