Job Description

Position Summary:
The Digital Solutions Developer will perform several critical functions for Vanderbilt’s growing
initiatives in digital scholarship broadly and research computing specifically. As a part of the Digital
Lab, the Developer will serve as the primary technical liaison with key campus partners, including the
Advanced Computing Center, Data Science institute, and Wond’ry, advising on existing local compute
capacity and onboarding researchers to its use. Additionally, the developer will support the front-end
development of existing digital projects, including their technical and administrative infrastructure,
and partner with cloud engineers, students, and industry partners to develop digital tools as part of
the Cloud Innovation Lab, powered by AWS. Blending interpersonal skills with technical expertise, the
Developer will collaborate with technologists across the libraries and campus to develop and
implement strategies for collaborative solutions to multifaceted challenges.


About the Work Unit:
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries at Vanderbilt University comprises nine libraries, as well as
service departments in collections services, digital scholarship & scholarly communications,
information technology and digital 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 a 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 university’s 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 Digital Lab advances the creation, development, and sustainability of faculty and student-driven
digital projects. The Lab transforms our understanding of our shared cultural heritage through
emerging technologies and research methods, while fostering transdisciplinary teaching and learning
Job responsibilities listed herein are intended to be a thorough representation of the duties, responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications for this specific
role at the time of hire but should not be considered all-encompassing as actual responsibilities may evolve to include additional duties as assigned based on
organizational and operational needs through collaborative experimentation, shared learning, and discovery. By connecting our local community to the world, the Lab bolsters Vanderbilt’s global impact, while highlighting our local partnerships and immersive student experiences. The Lab collaborates deeply with other units on campus, including Research IT, ACCRE, Data Science Institute, and other groups within the Libraries.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:
• Serve 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.
• Develop and deploy technologies to enhance research and teaching.
• Coordinate trainings with research groups and individual faculty and staff on local advanced
computing resources.
• In coordination with Digital Lab staff, Librarians, and campus partners seek out and apply for
external funding opportunities to advance the Lab’s mission.
• Consult with students, faculty, and staff on technologies and methodologies for digital projects.
Supervisory Relationships:
This position reports to the Senior Director of the Digital Lab and coordinates with internal and external
technologists.


Education and Certifications
• Undergraduate degree in computer science or related discipline, or relevant experience and
certifications. Post-graduate degree preferred.


Experience and Skills:
• Knowledge of distributed data storage and processing software and frameworks
• Ability to design and teach methods and technologies in digital scholarship broadly and research
computing specifically
• 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.
Job responsibilities listed herein are intended to be a thorough representation of the duties, responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications for this specific role at the time of hire but should not be considered all-encompassing as actual responsibilities may evolve to include additional duties as assigned based on
organizational and operational needs.
• Robust communications, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills is required.