Library Systems Engineer

Techead; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHEAD is hiring a Library Systems Engineer in Washington, D.C. for a hybrid role that blends Ex Libris Alma LSP administration with hands-on Python workflow development.

The position supports an Agile environment and cross-functional government teams, driving cataloging, metadata management, and production pipelines. The ideal candidate possesses a CS/Info/DS/MLS background, 2+ years of Alma LSP experience, Python automation skills, and Scrum experience; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/DS/MLS or related field.
• 2+ years administering Ex Libris Alma LSP or equivalent LMS.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass USDA background check.

Responsibilities

• Configure, secure, and maintain Alma LSP components, roles, permissions, normalization rules, and SSO; monitor jobs and resolve workflow disruptions across ingest, indexing, and preservation flows.
• Maintain and enhance Python-based pipelines supporting automated ingest, data transformation, indexing, cross-system synchronization, error handling, and secure credential management.
• Execute pre-change analyses, sandbox testing, freeze-window deployments, and rollback procedures under the CCB Charter; participate in incident response.
• Provide technical input during sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives; coordinate with librarians and project managers to align deployments.
• Maintain job-monitoring dashboards, release calendars, test disaster recovery procedures, and generate monthly status reports and metrics logs.

Skills

Python workflow automation

Agile/Scrum

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, MLS/MLIS

Tools

Ex Libris Alma LSP

Job description

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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Direct Hire position – Library Systems Engineer / Washington D.C. – (JOB-22724). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

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Job Details:

Title: Library Systems Engineer
Location: Washington, D.C.
Compensation: $90,000 – $100,000 /per Year
Work Type: Direct Hire
Work Location: Hybrid

Job Description:

This role provides a hybrid capability combining Ex Libris-Alma Systems Administration with hands‑on development and maintenance of NAL‑designed Python data workflows. Operating under NAL’s Change Control Board (CCB) Charter and supporting an Agile transformation, the position exercises technical ownership to optimize cataloging, metadata management, indexing QA/QC, and AGRICOLA production pipelines across cross‑functional government teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, secure, and maintain Alma LSP components, roles, permissions, normalization rules, and SSO authentication; monitor automated jobs and resolve workflow disruptions across ingest, indexing, and preservation flows.
• Python Workflow & Integration: Maintain and enhance Python‑based pipelines supporting automated ingest, data transformation, indexing, cross‑system synchronization, error handling, and secure credential management.
• Governance & Change Lifecycle: Execute pre‑change impact analyses, sandbox testing, freeze‑window deployments, and rollback procedures under the CCB Charter; participate in incident response protocols.
• Agile Participation & Planning: Provide technical expertise during sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives; coordinate with Systems Librarians and CCB Project Managers to align sprint commitments with deployment windows.
• System Monitoring & Continuity: Maintain job‑monitoring dashboards, maintain release calendars (with 30- and 7-day advance notices), test disaster recovery procedures, and generate monthly operational status reports and metrics logs.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Library/Information Science (MLS/MLIS), or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience administering the Ex Libris Alma Library Services Platform (LSP) or equivalent Library Management System (LMS).
• S. Citizenship required; must pass a USDA background check prior to start (estimated 24 week processing time).
• Must comply with LOC federal records handling requirements.
• 2+ years of experience building and maintaining Python workflow automation scripts, data transformations, and relational/cloud database integrations.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and executing formal change management lifecycle processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting Federal Government library, cataloging, or USDA/NAL projects.
• Familiarity with Library of Congress cataloging practices, RDA standards, BIBFRAME concepts, and MARC tagging conventions (including NLS accessible media workflows).
• Working knowledge of metadata quality assurance, validation processes, and Confluence documentation.
• Experience operating under Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts or production‑based delivery models.

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on‑site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

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