Digital Library Software Developer

Description

Purdue University Libraries seek two programmers to develop and implement software to build out a long-term preservation environment for research data, allowing the Purdue University Research Repository (PURR, http://research.hub.purdue.edu) to sustain published and archived digital, research data and integrate research data into library collections and services.  The responsibilities of the Digital Library Software Developer include:

* Evaluating current and relevant technologies, standards, and practices in systems that are used to manage digital information in a library context (in particular those related to metadata management, persistent identifiers, data interoperability, and discovery tools)
* Developing and implementing software to build a standard-based preservation environment for digital research data
* Collaborating with colleagues and partners, both national and international, to develop and implement software in support of policies and practices that enable long-term digital data management and preservation
* Contributing code to the HUBzero open source software project

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in computer technology, computer science, library and information science, or a related field
* Experience gathering requirements, evaluating tools, and designing, developing, debugging, and implementing software
* Demonstrated documentation, analysis, problem-solving, and communication skills, working independently and as a member of a team
* Mastery of two or more current programming languages

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with PHP, java, MySQL, XML, or RDF
* Experience working in a library or with systems that manage digital information in a library context

Additional information:

The Purdue Libraries are nationally and internationally recognized for leadership and innovation.  West Lafayette offers a low cost-of-living, excellent schools, and friendly neighbors.  Salary and benefits are very competitive. A check of criminal conviction records will be made for employment in this position. FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime). This is a limited duration position expected to last approximately 18 months with continuation dependent on renewal of funds. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

Apply online:

http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=145121