Software Developer

Description

The Library of Congress seeks a software developer to support the ongoing development and operations of web applications and workflows for ingesting selecting, processing and curating digital content and metadata. Working primarily in Java ,Python ,JavaScript, XML and Unix scripting the ideal candidate should also have experience working in the Django / Spring web framework, and an interest and experience in working with a range of JavaScript libraries and open source tools.

The incumbent reports to the Project Manager for Digital Initiatives in repository development and works with a specialized group of programmers on complex, multi-faceted prototype and production systems, and assists with software analysis, design, development, documentation and implementation of these systems. The incumbent updates and modifies existing Library applications, designs and implements new applications, generates documentation, and is responsible for the maintenance and upgrades. The position resolves the critical issues affecting the configuration of the information technology (IT) infrastructure and conducts information requirements analysis to identify priority areas for improvement of current systems.

This position is located in the Office of Strategic Initiatives.

The position description number for this position is 63910.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.