Repository Developer

Description

Qualitative Data Repository (QDR)
Center for Qualitative and Multi-Method Inquiry, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Syracuse University

The Qualitative Data Repository (QDR, www.qdr.org) curates, manages, archives, and preserves digital data (and accompanying documentation) generated through qualitative and multi-method research in the social sciences. QDR also hosts the Methods Coordination Project (https://qdr.syr.edu/mcp), a bibliographic resource covering a range of data-collection techniques and analytic methods employed in the social sciences.

We are looking for a repository developer to join a small, dedicated, entrepreneurial team. This developer will be responsible for designing and building front and back-end solutions to support QDR’s mission, and will play a leading role in developing and maintaining a new Fedora-based repository. The ability to work collaboratively and autonomously are essential.

Position Title
Repository Developer

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer a Fedora repository. 
• Evaluate both existing and emerging repository software for future development.
• Help ensure that the repository meets standards for trusted long-term preservation.
• Lead integration of existing Drupal site and Islandora middleware with Fedora repository.
• Provide maintenance, and support services for ongoing data curation.
• Provide input to and evaluate work done by third-party development firms contracted by QDR.
• Provide quality assurance for active developments, execute test plans, and resolve bugs and issues.
• Provide timely and thorough technical documentation and keep all documentation current.
• Attend meetings and carry out other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, OR demonstrated experience in software development / engineering.
• Able to manage and maintain a LAMP stack
• Proficiency with SQL, relational databases (e.g. Oracle, MySQL).
• Proficiency with XML and various metadata standards; experience in XML transformations preferred.
• Experience with digital repository architectures
• Proficiency using svc, git, and Github
• Proficiency in software testing
• Proficiency with using and developing with APIs
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff
• Ability to work effectively remotely
• Ability to produce quality documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Fedora and other repository software, such as DSpace and Eprints.
• Familiarity with best practices in digital preservation, and information systems auditing
• Experience integrating repository software with Islandora, Hydra, and Drupal
• Experience developing with JQuery or other Javascript libraries
• Experience with automated quality assurance software
• Familiarity with social science methods and digital research data
• Experience working in educational institutions

Additional Parameters
Short-term contract with possibility for long-term contract extension.
20 - 40 hours/week depending on candidate availability and evolving needs.
Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
Possibility of remote work; distributed team work environment

How to Apply
Please email the following to qdr@syr.edu (including “Repository Developer” in the subject line):

• Resume
• Salary requirements
• Portfolio (Github, Bitbucket, etc.)

Should your application proceed to interview, three direct-employer references will be requested.