SENIOR PRESERVATION SOFTWARE & SYSTEMS ENGINEER
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
The University of Virginia is currently seeking a high energy, ambitious
individual to join an Agile development team that is using cutting edge
technologies to create a solution to one of the most pressing issues facing
academia in the digital age. The University of Virginia is one of the many
University Partners of the Academic Preservation Trust (APTrust) consortium.
The[ Academic Preservation Trust ](http://aptrust.org)is a well-funded
organization. We are building a repository that will ensure the durability and
recovery of vital scholarly content produced at several of the world's leading
academic institutions.
We are looking for a passionate and talented Software Engineer to take a
leading role in the design and creation of custom software to process,
preserve and manage Digital Objects from partner institutions within the
APTrust Aggregate repository and the Digital Preservation Network (DPN) dark
archive.
Our base of operations is in Charlottesville, Virginia, which has a
[burgeoning tech
scene](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF7A7fOuAR8&feature=share&list
=UU42HZ1O7AW-JDq3BcA_-n4Q&index=10) and is consistently ranked as [one of the
best places in America to
live](http://www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx?page=158). And since we strive
for a predictable and manageable work-week, you will have time to learn why
this is true.
We are a small development team that embraces collaborative techniques and is
committed to fulfilling a unique and important mission. Please let us know why
you would like to join us.
**The University**
Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University of Virginia sustains the
ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to shape
the future of the nation. Its commitment to excellence, evidenced by
consistent ranking among the top two public institutions in the country,
according to U.S. News and World Report, is made possible by the University's
superb students, faculty, and staff, as well as by its commitment to diversity
and the free exchange of ideas.
**Required:**
* A minimum of 5-7 years of professional Software Engineering experience
* Working knowledge of library design and coding
* Strong understanding of XML, RDF and structured data in general
* Working knowledge of file systems and file transfer protocols
* Familiarity with distributed, clustered or federated messaging systems
* Familiarity with indexing of large datasets
* Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments
* Working knowledge of Unit Testing standards and best practices
* Familiarity with MVC frameworks and front ends
* Working knowledge of cryptographic hashes, binary file encryption and SSL
**Preferred Skills:**
* Strong knowledge of Ruby or Python, Solr Indexes, Semantic Triplestores, Cloud Infrastructures and some experience with Rails and REST
* A related Bachelor's degree is a plus
* Demonstrated ability to learn new programming languages and technologies
**To Apply**
To express interest in this opportunity, please email your resume to Robin
Macklin at [log in to unmask]
The University of Virginia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
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