APH Employment: Programmer III

APH Employment
Programmer III

Under the immediate supervision of the Technology Project Leader (Supervisor, Applications Programming), these positions provide a challenging and varied opportunity to provide programming support for product related projects and project management oversight for both existing products and those currently under development. We are seeking two talented software programmers for interesting work developing end user software tools and hardware firmware. Currently, Windows and Linux are primary platforms of interest, but Windows Mobile, Symbian, and Android are three areas of future interest. Projects under development include Windows utilities, games, and educational software, firmware for two hardware platforms, a Linux based PDA and another hand-held device with its own OS. Server-side users tools are of interest as well. Accessibility is a key component of all projects, but we can help instruct with that aspect of the position.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in the design process (write, debug, and test software) for individually assigned projects and assist in development of projects assigned to other members of the programming team.
Maintain existing and new software and document code changes.
Serve as troubleshooter for programming and debugging on projects, including working with other programmers on technical specifications and documentation.
Suggest UI and foundational improvements to software and hardware projects.
Write and review user product instructional and documentation information, including the documentation of changes made to existing programs.
Provide technical support to consumers of current products, as well as designated APH staff, and CTS staff when requested.

Education, Training & Experience Requirements:

Must possess a working and demonstrable knowledge of structured programming practices.
Must possess a working and demonstrable knowledge of C and C++. Knowledge of Linux, Linux administration, Python, PHP, SQL, server-side applications, Windows and Linux component applications, C# are strong pluses. Likewise, experience with writing software to work with map data for GPS related projects is also highly desirable.
Must be a quick study and be able to learn new languages, systems, and technologies such as speech synthesis and screen readers.
Demonstrate (with code) projects successfully completed showing high level of judgment, analytical ability, and creativity in getting job done.
Experience in writing software that runs on multiple platforms and software written in a highly flexible manner so that it may be used for more than one purpose is very desirable.
Experience in contributing to open-source projects is desirable.
Must possess excellent verifiable organizational and project/time management experience and skills required in an environment of rapidly changing priorities.
Must have the ability to communicate technical issues to lay personnel and consumers, as well as communicate and work across departmental lines.

Compensation:

Pay Grade: 9
Minimum: $ 21.11
Midpoint: $ 26.48

Salary negotiable based on education and experience.

To Apply:

To apply, contact the Human Resources Department, American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206, for an application. For more information about this position, please call Larry Skutchan at (502) 895-2405, ext. 314.

APH is a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. An offer of employment is conditioned upon successfully passing a drug screening test.

We encourage all qualified persons to apply regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, place of birth, or disability, as defined by applicable law. EEO/AA Employer.

NOTE: Any resume, cover letter or message submitted electronically must be sent by the applicant. A resume or letter submitted electronically by a third party (e.g., an Internet employment assistance agency such as Flipdog.com, Monster.com, etc.) will not be considered.

Posted: August 29, 2008