Programmer Team Lead
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Software Engineering
Lincoln, NE, USA
USD 65,250-65,250 / year
Posted on May 14, 2026
| Working Title | Programmer Team Lead |
|---|---|
| Department | University Libraries-0905 |
| Requisition Number | S_260361 |
| Posting Open Date | 05/13/2026 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/01/2026 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | Working in the Digital Strategies department and reporting to its Assistant Director, the Programmer Team Lead oversees a team responsible for developing computational solutions to a variety of challenges within the UNL Libraries. The Programmer Team Lead coordinates work between programmers and stakeholders across the libraries and the larger UNL community. This person works with departmental leaders on identifying computational project priorities and coordinating the systems that support the successful completion of the work. The Programmer Team Lead will keep on top of current developments in the field and how they can be applied to library needs, including but not limited to: API integration, algorithmic processing, machine learning, search applications, and security advancements. Programmers work in both cloud and locally hosted environments and with an eye towards user privacy and accessibility. As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ |
| Minimum Required Qualifications |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
The ideal candidate excels at aligning team strengths with project tasks to effectively manage project workload. |
| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No |
| Physical Required | No |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | $65,250/year minimum |
| How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Karin Dalziel kdalziel@unl.edu |
| Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | |
| Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No |
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