Vacancy for Senior Java Developer at The National Archives

Digital Preservation Coalition; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading archival organization is seeking a Senior Java Developer to enhance the DROID file identification tool. This remote position involves designing, implementing, and testing features focused on cloud integration. The ideal candidate will work closely with development teams and stakeholders to improve performance and user experience. A strong background in Java and Agile methodologies is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Java Developer required.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based workflows is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test improvements to DROID.
• Integrate DROID with cloud-based workflows.
• Work with stakeholders for code review and acceptance.

Skills

Java

Agile methodologies

Cloud integration

Code performance optimization

Tools

GitHub

Slack

Teams

Job description

Overview

Vacancy for Senior Java Developer at The National Archives

Remote, Kew • Up to £700 per day • Fixed Term

Role purpose

An experienced Java developer is required to design, implement and test improvements to the performance and features of the DROID file identification tool, starting with enabling DROID to be integrated with cloud-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test improvements to DROID, with a focus on enabling integration with cloud-based workflows and service infrastructures.
• Unify the underlying code base for CLI and GUI; improve performance; reduce installation issues; enable integration with other TNA systems.
• Work with an incremental, Agile approach to deliver based on a prioritised roadmap and provide regular progress demonstrations.

Team and stakeholders

• Work with a Product Manager, Technical Architect, Lead and Senior Developers (available for discussion of technical options, code review, and acceptance).
• Users include Digital Archivists (current tool users, available to contribute to testing and acceptance) and internal/external Developers wishing to use DROID as part of a cloud-based workflow.

Roadmap and expectations

• Prioritised roadmap includes: enabling integration of DROID into cloud-based workflows and service infrastructures; unifying the code base for CLI and GUI; improving performance; reducing installation issues; enabling integration with other TNA systems.
• Supplier will explore technical options, design, document, implement and test a series of incremental improvements to DROID, and transfer knowledge to The National Archives’ staff.

Working arrangements

• Remote working with occasional on-site meetings or presentations.
• Expected working pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm with regular active communication with TNA; some flexibility in working hours may be possible by mutual agreement.
• Candidate to provide own equipment; TNA will provide access to GitHub and Slack. Additional communication via Teams and email.
• The specialist will scope, plan, implement, test and deliver work incrementally, following an Agile approach; frequent review sessions will be arranged to demonstrate progress and gather feedback from users and stakeholders.