Software Developer

Description

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, technology-curious professional to fill the position of Software Developer in the Digital Archives unit of the GBH Archives. This position will join a team of two other developers and work on a range of platforms such as the Avalon Media System, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting, the Archives’ Archival Metadata System (which is a Samvera/Fedora application), and the Mellon-funded CLAMS project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full-stack software development

• Front-end development using template-based libraries and JS frameworks

• Audiovisual streaming integration and presentation

• Creating and maintaining technical documentation

• Collecting usage data from public and private systems and creating reports

• Collaboratively managing Dev-Ops and deployment using Capistrano, Ansible, Docker, and Bamboo

• Analyzing performance of software systems and optimizing accordingly

• Extends and maintains public-facing and internal archival repository systems for GBH's Media Library and Archives

• Consults with stakeholders and external partners to review current software solutions and determine appropriate architecture for new projects

• Create and maintain comprehensive automated test coverage for essential Archives' software and systems

• Provide training and support to archival staff in order to run scripts and employ other department workflows as part of their duties

• Contributes to project planning and estimating time needed to complete tasks.

• Researches available software and approaches for new projects, and provides such recommendations to stakeholders

• Ensures that all utilized software and systems meet standards for security, performance, usability, and accessibility

SKILL SET

• Experience with relational database technologies such as SQL
• Experience using git to track and review code changes as part of a team.
• Solid understanding of the MVC design pattern.
• Experience in web services using Ruby on Rails and/or Python.
• Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment.
• Experience with or knowledge of digital repository technologies, including Samvera, Fedora, and Blacklight.
• Experience with agile development methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Experience working with digital image, audio, and video formats.
• Experience with or knowledge of library systems and library metadata formats, such as MODS and Dublin Core.
• Experience with or knowledge of the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) specifications.
• Experience with or knowledge of search index technologies such as Solr and Elasticsearch.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or relatd work experience required (preferably in computer science or a related field).
• 2 years of software development or related experience.
• 2 years of experience in the development of complex web applications, using Ruby on Rails and/or Python.