JHOVE2 PROJECT DEVELOPER

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

JHOVE2 PROJECT DEVELOPER
Job #: 20080159

The Digital Preservation Program of the California Digital Library (CDL)
is engaged in a collaborative, multi-institutional project to develop
JHOVE2, a next-generation architectural framework for format-aware
digital object preservation processing. Working with a dynamic team of
developers at the CDL, the Library of Congress, Portico, and Stanford
University, the incumbent will help to build upon the success of the
widely-used JHOVE tool for format identification, validation, and
characterization. The resulting open source JHOVE2 system, including
significant new features and performance enhancements, will play a
central role in the preservation systems and workflows of international
digital memory institutions and programs. This is a two-year grant
funded position.

The California Digital Library was established in 1997 to work
collaboratively with the ten campuses of the University of California
system on the design, creation, and implementation of innovative systems
that support the research, learning, and teaching mission of the UC
system and its partners. The CDL assumes a leadership role in providing
digital content to the citizens of the state of California, develops
systems that encourage UC resource sharing, and provides for a focus for
the development of strategies and initiatives that guide the
University's libraries through the transition to the digital future. The
CDL enthusiastically supports open source development as an effective
means to contribute meaningful tools and capabilities to the digital
library community.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Educational equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science or a
related field and 3-5 years experience in information technology which
includes (a) writing programs in Java/C or Perl in a production
environment, (b) in developing Java applications within a
service-oriented architecture, and (c) demonstrated ability to plan and
perform technical project management tasks required to co-ordinate major
software version upgrades.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with UNIX OS and shell scripting
as well as a thorough knowledge of and experience with database design
and relational databases (for example SQL, Sybase ASE and ASIQ) and of
web-based applications
- Excellent oral communication skills which demonstrate the ability to
effectively convey and explain information, liaise with data
contributors and tactfully deal with diverse people, situations and
ideas.
- Must possess strong analytical skills as demonstrated by the ability
to draw conclusions in a logical, systematic way.
- Demonstrated ability to translate functional requirements into
technical specifications, and to review, assess, and communicate
findings related to software evaluation (evaluate reasonable
alternatives; translate findings into recommended changes, actions, or
strategies).
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload and request
resources and information needed to do the job, and flexibility in
accommodating changing priorities.
- Working experience with JHOVE, and an understanding of a wide variety
of formats commonly used for digitally representing still image, moving
image, sound, geo-spatial, and structured and unstructured textual
content is highly desirable.
- Experience working in open source development environments such as
SourceForge is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with digital library systems and the concepts of digital
preservation characterization, assessment, planning, and intervention is
desirable.

The University of California (UC), one of the largest and most acclaimed
institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence
in teaching, research and public service. The UC Office of the President
is the corporate headquarters to the ten campuses, five medical centers
and two Department of Energy National Labs and enrolls premier students
from California, the nation, and the world. University benefits include
medical, dental and vision insurance effective on the first day of
employment, a generous sick, vacation and paid holiday program, an
excellent retirement savings and investment plan, and more.

HOW TO APPLY: For a complete job description or to apply for this
position, please go to:
https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52361

Please be prepared to attach your resume and cover letter as part of the
application process.

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http://jobs.ucop.edu

University of California is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action
employer.