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Job: Webrecorder Backend Developer

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Anna Perricci <[log in to unmask]>

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Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]>

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Wed, 20 Dec 2017 13:26:57 -0500

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Greetings,

Webrecorder is seeking a new senior backend developer. Webrecorder is an
innovative, open source web application that allows users to create
high-fidelity, interactive captures of social media and other dynamic web
content. The project uses Python-based web archiving tools on the backend,
is run using Docker containers, and is fully available at:
https://github.com/webrecorder/webrecorder. The full job post is pasted
below and can be found on this page:
https://webrecorder.io/jobs/Webrecorder-Backend-Developer-Job.pdf.
Applications are due by 1/16/18.


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SENIOR BACKEND DEVELOPER (Full-Time)

LOCATION: Flexible, NYC or SF preferred. Must have eligibility to work in
the US.

APPLY BY: January 16th, 2018


**Rhizome is an Equal Opportunity Employer and candidates from groups
generally underrepresented in technical fields are especially encouraged to
apply.**


ABOUT RHIZOME

Rhizome champions born-digital art and culture through programs that
commission, present, and preserve art made with and through digital
networks and tools. Online since 1996, the organization is an affiliate of
the the iconic New Museum in New York City.


Software development, with a digital preservation focus, is a core activity
at Rhizome. We are building infrastructure to enact software-based,
performatic artifacts, while ensuring the growth of and continuing public
access to the Rhizome ArtBase, a collection of 2,000+ born-digital
artworks, first opened in 1999 with a strong focus on net art.


ABOUT THE WEBRECORDER PROJECT

Webrecorder is an innovative, open source web application that allows users
to create high-fidelity, interactive, contextual archives of social media
and other dynamic web content. Webrecorder provides a novel approach to web
archiving, allowing users full control over the archiving flow by recording
content directly as they explore the web in their own browser. Webrecorder
aims to serve a wide range of users, including archivists, librarians,
everyday web users, amateurs, activists, journalists, and artists.


The project uses Python-based web archiving tools on the backend, is run
using Docker containers, and is fully available at:
https://github.com/webrecorder/webrecorder

The service is deployed at: https://webrecorder.io/  and a desktop
application, Webrecorder Player (
https://github.com/webrecorder/webrecorderplayer-electron) is a tool to
allow users to browse web archives offline.


The team is distributed between New York, San Francisco, Providence, and
Stuttgart, Germany. The full team meets in-person several times a year.


This work is supported by a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon
Foundation.


WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a committed and passionate coder to work on
Webrecorder’s backend infrastructure, contributing to expanding this
state-of-the-art web archiving tool set. This is an opportunity for a
mid-to-senior-level developer to take responsibility for a key aspect of
Webrecorder’s core systems, based on experience and interest, and
contribute to their expansion and scaling.


The developer will contribute as needed to other Webrecorder areas of
development in
infrastructure, maintenance and testing with guidance from the Lead
Developer. The
developer will assist with basic dev-ops work, providing backup support to
the Lead Developer to ensure all systems are up and operational.


An ideal candidate would possess a passion for making a difference combined
with strong technical expertise. This is a full-time position. Candidates
must have prior eligibility to work in the US.


QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are guidelines, not absolute requirements.
Candidates will be assessed weighing skills, experience, and passion.



   -

   Experience as a backend developer on at least two shipped products
   -

   Expert knowledge of Python
   -

   Working knowledge of Javascript
   -

   Experience development in a Linux-based environment
   -

   Strong domain knowledge in any of the following areas:
   -

      Web crawling or Web Archiving Tools
      -

      Browser-based testing pipelines
      -

      Analytics and data pipelines
      -

      Distributed Architectures
      -

      Digital repositories
      -

      Full-text search
      -

   Specific experience with: Docker, Apache Solr, Apache Tika, and/or
   Fedora digital repository software
   -

   Experience with AWS or other cloud service deployments, dev-ops
   -

   Experience working with or implementing standards, such as RFC
   specifications


   -

   Familiarity with web standards and latest protocols
   -

   Familiarity with emerging decentralized web technologies and projects
   -

   A passion for building great open-source software to make a positive
   difference
   -

   Willingness to work with a small, but geographically-dispersed team


   -

   Interest in pushing web technology to the limit for the greater good of
   the user


   -

   Excellent communication skills
   -

   Ability to lead, communicate, and work well within a team


   -

   A deep engagement with digital culture and emerging technologies

To apply, send a resume, cover letter and links to code samples, projects
and/or a Github account, to [log in to unmask] by end of day,
January 16th, 2018


Previous work samples or demos are especially encouraged.


-- 
Anna Perricci
Partnership Manager & Sustainability Consultant
Rhizome <http://rhizome.org/> at the New Museum
webrecorder.io | oldweb.today

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