Digital Solutions Architect
Company: Vanderbilt University
Location: Nashville
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Announcement: Digital Solutions Architect
Vanderbilt University and the Vanderbilt Libraries are in an
exciting time of transformation. With new leadership at the
Chancellor, Provost and University Librarian levels, the Libraries
are re-envisioning the future of library services at Vanderbilt.
Through radical collaboration we seek to deepen student and faculty
engagement with the libraries, equip students for life-long
information proficiency, increase faculty research impact, create
more opportunities for interdisciplinary experimentation, and
optimize access to collections and resources, including
marginalized and hidden histories and cultures.
We are seeking a team member to help us educate the next generation
of leaders and enable research that solves our most pressing
problems. We are looking for an innovative and user-centered
problem solver ready to join our collaborative environment and
transform library services.
The Digital Solutions architect is a key part of the Digital Lab.
The Solutions Architect is the primary technical liaison between
the Digital Lab and campus partners including the Advanced
Computing Center, Data Science Institute, and Wond'ry. In this
capacity, the Solutions Architect advises on existing local compute
capacity and onboards researchers to its use. Additionally, the
Solutions Architect advances existing digital projects, including
their technical and administrative infrastructure, and designs and
deploys extensible solutions to a broad array of emerging projects.
Collaborating with technologists across the Libraries and campus,
the Solutions Architect develops and implements strategies for
collaborative solutions to multifaceted challenges.
This position is open until April 30, 2024, and resume review
begins May 1. A cover letter and resume are required to be
considered.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as primary technical liaison between the Digital Lab and
campus partners such as Research IT, the Advanced Computing Center
for Research & Education, Wond'ry, and the Data Science
Institute.
Develops and deploys technologies to enhance research and
teaching.
Coordinates trainings with research groups and individual faculty
and staff on local advanced computing resources.
In coordination with Digital Lab staff, Librarians, and campus
partners seeks out and applies for external funding opportunities
to advance the Lab's mission.
Consults with students, faculty, and staff on technologies and
methodologies for digital projects.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related discipline, or
relevant experience and certifications, is required. Post-graduate
degree preferred.
Knowledge of distributed data storage and processing software and
frameworks is required.
Ability to design and teach methods and technologies in digital
scholarship broadly and research computing specifically is
required.
Experience developing front-end web applications is required
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python,
HTML/CSS, Java, as well as JavaScript frameworks is required.
Robust communications, interpersonal, and relationship-building
skills is preferred.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume
accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity,
diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our
commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a
community that celebrates differences and lets individuality
thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in
our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take
advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The
diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for
the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to
be an example of excellence in higher education.
Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by
law.
Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are
subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but
are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been
selected: criminal history, education verification, social media
review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional
license verification.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt
University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for
fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and
inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to
diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that
celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of
this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and
learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich
backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of
Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in
its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of
excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people
with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to
apply.
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