Associate Cloud Engineer at Vanderbilt University

DescriptionPosition Summary:The Associate Cloud Engineer will work with others in Library Technology and Assessment Services (LTAS) the Libraries Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) and campus partners to develop and maintain systems and increase discoverability of digital collections. The Associate Cloud Engineer will assist with building application tools that automate workflows in the cloud manage metadata and integrate systems.About the Work Unit:The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries at Vanderbilt University comprises nine libraries as well as service departments in collectionsservices library technology and assessment services and teaching & learning. We seek to create a welcoming environment and serve as a partner in research and scholarship. The libraries are dynamic places for faculty staff students and alumni to reflect and discover. We also strive to be an open workplace in which staff at every level continuously grow in knowledge and skills staying abreast of advances and trends in librarianship to power relevant vibrant research libraries.The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are fundamental to the universitys goal of advancing scholarship and learning. We collect preserve and make accessible a wide variety of resources we partner with faculty and students to shape research and we encourage the development of informed scholars and engaged citizens.The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) is the worlds largest open-access digital library dedicated to biodiversity literature and archival materials. The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are a Member of the BHLs Consortia and participate by contributing expertise and strategic guidance collectively supporting BHLs mission to make biodiversity knowledge freely available.Key Functions and Expected Performance:Work in a team environment to design develop and maintain modern applications that are secure and assist in making collections discoverable.Partner with BHL staff to assure long-term access and sustainability of the BHL collections.Lead project planning and coordination efforts for complex BHL initiatives including stakeholder engagement timeline management and documentation.Work with BHL to promote open access and biodiversity informaticsSupport ongoing development of preservation and access systems for library collections.Respond to staff and user technical questions.Exhibit a commitment to open access inclusion diversity equity and accessibility in all aspects of their work.Supervisory Relationships:This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. This position reports to the Director of Library Technology and Assessment Services.Education and Certifications:A bachelors degree in STEM field (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics).Relevant certification in AWS Azure and/or Google Cloud is preferred.Experience and Skills:Knowledge and experience with programming languages like Python PHP C# Rails or JavaScript is required.Experience with Cloud computing is requiredExperience with data management is requiredProject management experience is requiredExperience with digital library infrastructure data repository development digital collections or comparable large-scale technical systems is preferredKnowledge and experience with a variety of digital formats are required.Excellent communications skills and a collegial and supportive attitude are required.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience,Electrical Engineering,GIS,Raspberry Pi,System Design,C/C++,CAD,Matlab,Mechanical Engineering,Autocad,Microsoft Project,Catia Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1