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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. To review a complete list of all of UCOP's open positions please visit the University of California Office of the President Employment Website: http://jobs.ucop.edu University of California is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer.