Lead Developer, Academic Preservation Trust

Lead Developer, Academic Preservation Trust

University of Virginia Library and Academic Preservation Trust (APTrust) seeks applicants for a Lead Developer . APTrust is a distributed digital preservation repository serving several universities in the United States. We run a suite of preservation services in Docker containers on AWS using ECS / Fargate, Redis / Elasticache, NSQ, RDS / Postgres, Glacier, S3, and Wasabi. In addition, we provide cross-platform terminal and desktop apps to help depositors push new materials into our repository. APTrust operates in the US Eastern timezone, and applicants should be eligible for employment in the United States. This position is eligible for 100% remote work.

We're seeking an experienced Go developer to maintain and extend our suite of online services.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

In this position, you will :

• Work with depositors to define new features
• Design, code, test, and document new features
• Help maintain and troubleshoot operations in the existing system
• Help improve processes for testing, release, and deployment
• Manage contractors or student workers doing development, testing, or documentation projects
• Occasionally present your work at conferences
• Work with many smart, interesting people from around the US
• Have a good work-life balance

In this position, you will NOT :

Minimum Education and Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

About Academic Preservation Trust

The APTrust is a robust consortium of higher education institutions and similar entities committed to the creation and management of a sustainable environment for digital preservation of scholarly and cultural resources. What makes the consortium resilient is our collaborative culture, transparency, and ongoing collective consideration of digital stewardship challenges. We develop, adopt, and promote collaborative solutions and good best practices in digital preservation.

About the University of Virginia Library :

The University of Virginia Library is here to ensure that the University community has the information it needs for teaching, research, and personal enjoyment and enrichment. Regularly ranked in the top quartile of ARL libraries, UVA Library has six locations, more than 220 staffers, and more than 100 student employees. Additionally, as a major research institution, the Library regularly collaborates with professional organizations such as the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), Virginia Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, and others.

The University of Virginia Library is committed to a culture of mutual respect, civility, cooperation, mindfulness and accountability. Departments and individuals are expected to work together, both in professional collaborations and in creating a culture where all can thrive.

About the Position and Application Process

The UVA Library is interested in reviewing candidates with a broad range of experiences, education, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a dynamic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every preferred qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Anticipated hiring range : $110,000 and $130,000. Review of applicants will begin March 17, and the position will remain open until filled.

Applications must include a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae to be considered. Documentation demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate to a diverse group of stakeholders across multiple organizations is encouraged to be submitted with other application materials.

TO APPLY :

Complete an application online and attach :

Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Resume or CV

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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