Vacancy for Senior Java Developer at The National Archives

Digital Preservation Coalition; London; Hybrid; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Archives is seeking a Senior Java Developer to enhance the DROID file identification tool. This remote role involves significant collaboration with digital archivists and stakeholders to implement cloud-based workflows and improve tool performance. The position requires regular communication and agile project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced Java developer required.
• Ability to work remotely and manage communication effectively.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test improvements to the DROID tool.
• Work closely with users and stakeholders for feedback.
• Scope, plan, and deliver work incrementally.

Skills

Java

Agile

Communication

Tools

GitHub

Slack

Teams

Job description

• Vacancy for Senior Java Developer at The National Archives

Vacancy for Senior Java Developer at The National Archives

20 December 2021

Remote, Kew

Up to £700 per day

Fixed Term

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.

The specialist will be the only developer actively working on DROID. The wider team is a Product manager, Technical Architect, Lead and Senior Developers (available for discussion of technical options, code review, acceptance).
The specialist will have access to users: Digital Archivists (users of the current tool, available to contribute to testing and acceptance). Developers (internal and external) wishing to use DROID as part of a cloud-based workflow.

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

The specialist will work remotely, occasional on-site meetings or presentations will be required. The specialist is expected to work Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm and maintain regular active communication with TNA. Some flexibility in working hours may be possible with mutual agreement.
The specialist will provide their own equipment and technology. TNA will provide access to GitHub and Slack. Additional communication will be via Teams and email.
The specialist will scope, plan, implement, test and deliver work incrementally following an Agile approach. The specialist will arrange frequent ‘review’ sessions to demonstrate progress and seek feedback from users and stakeholders.