Digital Preservation Analyst — Investigate & Improve Systems

Digital Preservation Coalition; London, Boston Spa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable institution, the British Library, is seeking a Technical Analyst to enhance and support their digital preservation efforts. The role involves analyzing vast digital collections and developing innovative solutions to ensure the preservation of the nation's digital information. Candidates should possess strong software development skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills to collaborate with various teams.

Qualifications

• Good software development experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills needed.
• Ability to investigate and troubleshoot digital collections.

Responsibilities

• Analyze digital collections to mitigate preservation risks.
• Develop software to support ongoing digital preservation work.
• Communicate findings and solutions effectively across teams.

Skills

Software Development

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Python

Java

Job description

A notable institution, the British Library, is seeking a Technical Analyst to enhance and support their digital preservation efforts. The role involves analyzing vast digital collections and developing innovative solutions to ensure the preservation of the nation's digital information. Candidates should possess strong software development skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills to collaborate with various teams.