Position Summary
The Associate Cloud Engineer will work with others in Library Technology and Assessment Services (LTAS), the Libraries, 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 collections services, 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 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.
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.
- Assist in development of guidelines and documentation for cloud services
- Experiment and implement new software services to enhance collection discovery using current and emerging tools.
- Respond to staff and user technical questions.
- Collaborate with VCIL (Vanderbilt Cloud Innovation Lab) on project as needed
- Assist with workflows related to long term preservation and support.
- Respond to staff and user technical questions.
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 bachelor’s 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, Rails, or JavaScript is required.
- Experience with Cloud computing is required
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge and experience with a variety of digital formats are required.
- Excellent communications skills and a collegial and supportive attitude are required.
