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Repository Developer Qualitative Data Repository Remote **Qualitative Data Repository (QDR) Center for Qualitative and Multi-Method Inquiry, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Syracuse Universit**y The Qualitative Data Repository (QDR, www.qdr.org) curates, manages, archives, and preserves digital data (and accompanying documentation) generated through qualitative and multi-method research in the social sciences. QDR also hosts the Methods Coordination Project (https://qdr.syr.edu/mcp), a bibliographic resource covering a range of data-collection techniques and analytic methods employed in the social sciences. We are looking for a repository developer to join a small, dedicated, entrepreneurial team. This developer will be responsible for designing and building front and back-end solutions to support QDR's mission, and will play a leading role in developing and maintaining a new Fedora-based repository. The ability to work collaboratively and autonomously are essential. **Position Title** Repository Developer **Responsibilities** * Develop and administer a Fedora repository. * Evaluate both existing and emerging repository software for future development. * Help ensure that the repository meets standards for trusted long-term preservation. * Lead integration of existing Drupal site and Islandora middleware with Fedora repository. * Provide maintenance, and support services for ongoing data curation. * Provide input to and evaluate work done by third-party development firms contracted by QDR. * Provide quality assurance for active developments, execute test plans, and resolve bugs and issues. * Provide timely and thorough technical documentation and keep all documentation current. * Attend meetings and carry out other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** * Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, OR demonstrated experience in software development / engineering. * Able to manage and maintain a LAMP stack * Proficiency with SQL, relational databases (e.g. Oracle, MySQL). * Proficiency with XML and various metadata standards; experience in XML transformations preferred. * Experience with digital repository architectures * Proficiency using svc, git, and Github * Proficiency in software testing * Proficiency with using and developing with APIs * Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff * Ability to work effectively remotely * Ability to produce quality documentation **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience with Fedora and other repository software, such as DSpace and Eprints. * Familiarity with best practices in digital preservation, and information systems auditing * Experience integrating repository software with Islandora, Hydra, and Drupal * Experience developing with JQuery or other Javascript libraries * Experience with automated quality assurance software * Familiarity with social science methods and digital research data * Experience working in educational institutions **Additional Parameters** Short-term contract with possibility for long-term contract extension. 20 - 40 hours/week depending on candidate availability and evolving needs. Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience. Possibility of remote work; distributed team work environment **How to Apply** Please email the following to [log in to unmask] (including "Repository Developer" in the subject line): * Resume * Salary requirements * Portfolio (Github, Bitbucket, etc.) Should your application proceed to interview, three direct-employer references will be requested. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/22487/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/