Hybrid Digital Repository Architect

Code4lib; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off (vacation, personal and university holidays)

Educational assistance programs

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Chicago seeks a Digital Repository Manager to optimize digital workflows and systems. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of repository services while ensuring data integrity and developing new software functionalities. Candidates should have strong technical skills, particularly in Python, and a background in digital preservation. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Experience in a production Unix/Linux environment.
• Experience working in an academic library or similar research environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Library Digital Repository services.
• Ensure data integrity in accordance with preservation levels.
• Develop and support systems for information access.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Python

Strong command-line skills (Unix/Linux)

Experience with Semantic Web technologies

Strong knowledge with XML technologies

Familiarity with version control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OCHRE content management system

RDF and SPARQL

Job description

A prestigious educational institution in Chicago seeks a Digital Repository Manager to optimize digital workflows and systems. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of repository services while ensuring data integrity and developing new software functionalities. Candidates should have strong technical skills, particularly in Python, and a background in digital preservation. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid work arrangement.