Digital Library Application Developer

Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Blacksburg, VA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Digital Library Application Developer will play a crucial role in enhancing digital library preservation and retrieval systems through the development of complex projects. This position requires a strong coding background, particularly in Python, and experience with digital library settings. The ideal candidate will be a team player committed to lifelong learning and innovation in library services, reporting to the Digital Libraries Product Manager.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and deploying code to aid in the ingest, retrieval, and preservation of digital objects into the digital library platform.
• Developing code, fixing bugs, and adding changes/enhancements to digital library applications.
• Maintaining, testing, and evaluating components to ensure they meet accessibility standards and regulations.
• Contributing technically to the development of in-house and cloud-based data and web delivery systems, including understanding DevOps approaches.
• Participating in code reviews, sprints, and analyzing new technologies for potential adoption/integration into the library code repository.
• Maintaining professional growth by keeping abreast of emerging areas in digital curation and informatics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated experience with software development best practices (e.g., software version control, agile programming, issue tracking, documentation, and sound security practices).
• Familiarity with AWS services (Lambda, S3, Athena) and data analysis tools (Tableau).
• Experience with UI/UX design and development, and a strong understanding of accessibility guidelines and best practices.
• Knowledge of Python or similar language.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with digital preservation standards and practices, such as the OAIS reference model and the PREMIS data model.
• Knowledge of metadata standards and application profiles.
• Experience with digital library interoperability standards and protocols.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Mentoring programs
• Inclusive work environment
• Commitment to diversity and equity