Programmer Analyst 3

Programmer Analyst 3

Original Posting Date 03-Nov-2011
STARS Requisition number 14773BR
Department Ecology/Evolutionary Bio
University Generic Title Programmer Analyst 3
Posting Position Title Programmer
Bargaining Unit None
Job Category Managerial & Professional
Type of Employment Full Time
Duration Type Fixed
If Fixed Duration, Period 3 years from date of hire
If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible? Yes
(Min/Max)">Salary Grade(Min/Max) (Min/Max)">25
Work Week Standard - 37.5 hrs (M-F, 8:30-5:00)
Work Location Central Campus
Worksite Address 165 Prospect St.
Position General Purpose/Overview of Responsibilities: Participate in ongoing collaborative projects in highly specialized geospatial analysis, biodiversity science and conservation research (e.g. Map of Life, ). This work is in partnership with scientists and biodiversity informaticians at CU Boulder, UC Berkeley and Senckenberg, Frankfurt.
Essential Duties 1. Lead a team of researchers and developers to identify requirements, develop and modify code for geospatial analysis, backend (cloud-based) and frontend browser-based applications.
Required Education and Experience 1. Bachelor's degree in a relevant area and five years of programming experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Education and Experience 1. Strong background in Python, postgreSQL, PostGIS, App Engine, Linux/Unix.
2. Specialized knowledge in open source geospatial software tools.
3. Preferred: Experience in HTML5/CSS, java, javascript, php, IaaS such as Linode, web design, system administration, deployment tools, Chef.
Skills & Abilities 1. Excellent programming skills and a strong interest in learning and developing new approaches to support the databasing, analysis and web-delivery of spatial, environmental and biodiversity data and tools.
2. Well developed analytical and problem solving skills.
3. Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written expression.
4. Excellent skills for working in and leading a distributed and international team of developers.
5. Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Weekend Hours Required? Occasional
Evening Hours Required? Occasional
Background Check Requirements All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Please visit for additional information on the background check requirements and process.