Vacancy for Senior Developer for DMPonline at Digital Curation Centre

Digital Preservation Coalition; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated software developer to lead the development of an innovative data management platform. This role involves working with an open-source codebase, focusing on Ruby on Rails, and contributing to the platform's strategic planning. Join a collaborative team that supports researchers in creating data management plans, ensuring alignment with various expectations. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the realm of digital preservation and data curation.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Softwareentwicklung mit Ruby on Rails.
• Fähigkeit zur strategischen Planung und Wartung von Software.

Responsibilities

• Leitung der Softwareentwicklung für die DMPonline-Plattform.
• Zusammenarbeit mit einem interdisziplinären Team zur Verbesserung der Plattform.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Software Development

Bug Fixing

Strategic Planning

Job description

Job Details

Date: 12 July 2021

Location: Edinburgh or remote working

Employment Type: Full-Time

About DMPonline

DMPonline is a service that enables researchers to create and maintain data management plans for their research, aligning with funder, institutional, and disciplinary expectations. It is freely available for researchers, with the Digital Curation Centre (DCC) supporting the system through service sales to institutions, funders, and national consortia. Currently, DMPonline serves 61 customers and over 60,000 users, experiencing a steady growth rate of 20% annually.

Technical Environment

The platform is built on an open-source codebase, primarily contributed to by the DCC and the DMPTool team at UC3. The role involves leading software development using the Ruby on Rails framework, including maintenance, bug fixing, and developing new features for specific clients and projects. It also involves strategic planning for the platform's future.

Team and Responsibilities

You will be part of a team focused on DMPonline, which comprises developers, infrastructure specialists, business development staff, user liaison, and service management roles. The team collaborates with other parts of the DCC's work, such as research projects, events, consultancy, and training.

Additional Information

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