Repository Developer

Code4lib; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A university library system is seeking a Repository Developer to lead the design and implementation of software for repository services. Ideal candidates will have strong front-end and back-end development skills, focusing on user experience and system integration. This is a full-time, remote position with some onsite functions. Competitive candidates will be experienced in digital curation and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong front-end development expertise focused on user experiences.
• Robust back-end programming skills for automation and integration.
• Experience with repository services and digital curation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain repository integration and workflow software.
• Evaluate and configure third-party repository platforms.
• Monitor performance, stability, and security of repository services.

Skills

Front-end development expertise

Back-end programming skills

Intuitive user experiences

Accessible design

Job description

Description

Join the UW-Madison Libraries Software Development Group as a Repository Developer. As a member of the Software Development Group, this role contributes to the growth and sustainability of the repository ecosystem that underpins the Libraries’ MINDS@UW service, Research Data Services, Digital Collections Center, and digital preservation efforts—all in support of digital curation and scholarly work.

Reporting to the Software Development Manager, the incumbent in this role will lead the design, development, and implementation of software and systems that strengthen repository services—enhancing workflows, data management, search and discovery, and system integration. They will collaborate closely with repository and data services teams, as well as stakeholder communities, to assess needs and strategically prioritize development initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong front‑end development expertise with a focus on intuitive user experiences and accessible design across varied platforms and frameworks. They also possess robust back‑end programming skills and enjoy building automated workflows and seamless system integrations.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of duties, including, but not limited to:

• Develop and maintain repository integration and workflow software applications and related assets using established software development standards, practices, and tools, in compliance with University and regulatory security policies.
• Work with Library Systems Administrators, Research Data Services, Scholarly Communication, Digital Collections Center, and other stakeholders to evaluate, select, install, and configure third‑party repository platforms and tools.
• Work with Library developers and Library system administration to monitor and maintain the performance, stability, and security of the repository platforms.

It is anticipated that this position will be remote and work be performed at an off‑site, non‑campus work location. It is expected that this position will attend onsite work‑related functions as determined by the supervisor.

This position is a full‑time, 100%.

Ongoing/Renewable

How to apply

https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/repository-developer-madison-wisconsin-united-states

Contact

Caitlin Milnthorpe, [e-mail] , 608-263-4962

Relay Access (WTRS)

7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Metadata

Created: November 13, 2025

Published: Thursday, November 13, 2025 20:16 UTC