13057 - Digital Library Software Developer

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a talented software developer to join its dynamic systems and development team. The role involves developing and supporting open journal systems and collaborating on innovative software solutions for open access publishing in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a full-time, open-ended contract with a salary of £41,064 to £48,822 per annum, with flexibility for part-time or hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support open journal systems and monograph press instances.
• Collaborate with colleagues on open access publishing initiatives.
• Participate in innovative software solution development.

Skills

Developing web applications using Java

Developing web applications using PHP

Developing web applications using Python

Working with relational databases

Linux command line

Understanding of open publishing software like OJS

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Management of workload in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum (pro rata if part time)

ISG / Development & Systems / Digital Library, Library & University Collections

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity

Do you want a software development role working with Higher Education institutions and their partners across Scotland, supporting open access publishing initiatives through their open hosting platforms for journals and books?

We are looking for a talented software developer to join our dynamic systems and development team within the Digital Library at the University of Edinburgh. Our team develops innovative software solutions, installs, integrates and supports third-party products, and actively participates in collaborative Open-Source projects.

This position will be the dedicated developer for the open journal systems and open monograph press instances we host at the University of Edinburgh for Edinburgh Diamond, and our shared service for the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) and other external partners. This is an exciting role, working closely with colleagues across the sector who are passionate about open access.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) open-ended contract; however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum (pro rata if part time).

Requirements and Skills

• Relevant experience of developing web applications using a variety of programming languages such as Java, PHP and Python and familiarity with web development frameworks and APIs.
• Experience of working with relational databases and in the Linux command line.
• Experience with different metadata formats.
• Experience of working with open publishing software like Open Journal Systems (OJS).
• Experience taking initiative and managing workload while working in a fast-paced software development team, in order to provide effective operational support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a flexible approach to problem resolution and an ability to deal appropriately with changing requirements.