Senior Software Developer (Digital Preservation) (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Developer to join the Software Development Team at Cambridge University Library, working on the Digital Preservation Programme to establish a new Digital Preservation Service.

Based within the Digital Innovation and Software Development team and working with the Programme's Technical Lead, the role will focus on implementing systems and tools for digital preservation, including a cloud-native, open-source repository and preservation system with serverless workflows, and enabling and ensuring ongoing access and supporting tools for the deposit, search, discovery, and use of digital materials in the Library's collections.

You will work in a small, friendly, agile development team where you will be given the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in a supportive and innovative environment. 

We use a wide variety of technologies, including:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) and on-premises infrastructure (including serverless workflows)
• OO languages including Python, TypeScript & JavaScript
• Web development e.g. HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• DevOps on Linux with AWS, Terraform, Puppet and Docker
• Search engines including SOLR
• XML and JSON formats, XSLT
• Databases including PostgreSQL and MySQL
• Development workflow tools including Jira & git
• Automated testing practices and tools

You will enjoy:

• Working in a friendly and supportive team environment, on varied and engaging work
• Access to wide range of training and self-development opportunities
• Generous annual leave and pension schemes
• Flexible hybrid working (on-site one day a week)

To find out more about this role, see Further Particulars. For more information, contact John Gostick, Technical Lead Digital Preservation at jag245@cam.ac.uk.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please quote reference VE45483 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. 

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