Vacancy for Senior Software Developer (Digital Preservation) at Cambridge University Library

Digital Preservation Coalition; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Developer to enhance its Digital Preservation Programme. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive and agile team, focusing on the implementation of cutting-edge tools and systems for digital preservation. You will engage with a variety of technologies, including AWS and Docker, while contributing to the development of a new Digital Preservation Service. This position not only allows for professional growth in a flexible hybrid work environment but also plays a crucial role in ensuring the accessibility and usability of valuable digital materials in the library's collections. If you're passionate about technology and digital preservation, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-native development and digital preservation systems.
• Strong background in DevOps practices and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement systems for digital preservation and ongoing access to digital materials.
• Collaborate with a small agile team to develop innovative solutions.

Skills

Cloud-native development

Digital preservation

Agile development

DevOps

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Terraform

Puppet

Docker

SOLR

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Jira

Git

Job description

Vacancy for Senior Software Developer (Digital Preservation) at Cambridge University Library

Date: 20 April 2025

Location: Cambridge, UK

Type: Fixed Term

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Developer to join the Software Development Team at Cambridge University Library, working on the Digital Preservation Programme to establish a new Digital Preservation Service.

Based within the Digital Innovation and Software Development team and working with the Programme's Technical Lead, the role will focus on implementing systems and tools for digital preservation, including a cloud-native, open-source repository and preservation system with serverless workflows, and enabling and ensuring ongoing access and supporting tools for the deposit, search, discovery, and use of digital materials in the Library's collections.

You will work in a small, friendly, agile development team with flexible hybrid working (on-site one day a week), where you will be given the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in a supportive and innovative environment and utilise a wide variety of technologies including:

1. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and on-premises infrastructure
2. DevOps on Linux with AWS, Terraform, Puppet and Docker
3. Search engines including SOLR
4. Databases including PostgreSQL and MySQL
5. Development workflow tools including Jira & git

To find out more about this role, please follow the link to apply below or contact John Gostick, Technical Lead Digital Preservation at [e-mail].