Consulting Developer (Staff Wage)

APTrust operates a cloud-based distributed digital preservation repository serving several universities in the United States and is hosted by UVA Libraries. The Consulting Developer will provide part-time, as-needed expertise in architecting, coding, testing, documenting, and supporting APTrust systems and applications, including maintenance and development work on DART, the Digital Archivists Routing Tool. DART is a critical application used by APTrust members to prepare and deposit digital content into the APTrust repository.

This role is highly flexible, offering support only when specific projects or issues arise and focusing on both short-term needs and strategic objectives. The Consulting Developer will work closely with APTrust staff to:

• Design and Implement Technical Solutions: Collaborate on improving and extending the functionality of DART and other APTrust systems, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of members and stakeholders.
• Maintain and Enhance DART: Address bug fixes, implement feature requests, and ensure the tool remains reliable, secure, and user-friendly for members depositing digital content.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve Complex Issues: Provide expertise to quickly diagnose and fix issues in APTrust applications, including DART and other core systems.
• Guide Best Practices: Offer insights on coding standards, system architecture, and technical workflows to ensure long-term system stability and scalability.
• Any other tasks as deemed appropriate by the Lead Developer and the APTrust team.

The Consulting Developer's contributions will play a pivotal role in optimizing the performance, reliability, and usability of APTrust systems, including DART. This will help the organization fulfill its mission without the commitment of full-time hours.

This role is ideal for a self-motivated, skilled professional seeking flexibility while contributing to impactful digital preservation projects.

This position is eligible to be fully remote.

This position will not sponsor visas.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in Digital Preservation and Library Development: At least 5+ years of experience working on digital preservation systems, library technology, or related areas, with a deep understanding of archival standards, metadata formats, and preservation workflows.
• Proficiency in GoLang Development: At least 5+ years of hands-on experience coding, testing, and deploying applications in GoLang, including experience with GoLang frameworks and tools.
• Leadership in Development Projects: At least 5+ years of experience as a lead developer, with a demonstrated ability to architect, design, and oversee complex development projects from conception to completion.
• Overall Development Experience: At least 10+ years of professional experience in software development, showcasing expertise across multiple programming languages, frameworks, and system architectures.
• Technical Problem-Solving: A proven track record of diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues in distributed, cloud-based, or preservation systems.
• Collaborative and Independent Work: Ability to work collaboratively with a team while thriving in a self-directed environment to meet project goals.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and documenting system designs and processes.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current CV/resume]. Search on requisition number R0068769.

Applicants internal to UVA must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0068769.

Application deadline is January 27, 2025.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Jen Krahn, Sr. HR Specialist, at jak8w@virginia.edu

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or related discipline

Experience: At least seven years of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.