Princeton University
Library Software Engineer I
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
OverviewReporting to the Lead Library Software Engineer, this position leads critical development on the creation and maintenance of software, workflows, multi-system integrations, and data extraction processes in service of TigerData, a data storage and management ecosystem that supports the advancement of research in the Princeton University community. Working on a team of developers in the Princeton University Library (PUL), you will be instrumental in crafting a holistic vision to serve the needs of researchers, developing software and tools for data curation, metadata entry and management, and automation workflows from multi-tiered storage on campus and externally, ensuring data integrity and safe transfer between storage stages, including movement of data to publication and long-term archiving.
Responsibilities
Build, test, debug, and document software designed to support research data management, including discovery, metadata extraction from common file types and other campus systems, and data movement workflows
Develop interfaces for the TigerData presentation layer using API
Integrate with data sources such as ORCID, Globus, cloud storage, and existing data repositories.
Analyze, transform, migrate, and process data and metadata
Build tools and workflows to validate research data submissions
Automate and streamline manual or inefficient tasks
Help plan and estimate work on software projects
Working on a team of developers working in an agile environment
Maintain a strong partnership with the PUL software development group to enhance collaboration in the implementation of TigerData
Work independently, including organizing and coordinating projects, as well as work and communicate well on a team on common projects
QualificationsEssential Qualifications
3+ years' experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Demonstrated experience with an object oriented language, preferably Ruby or Java
Experience building complex web forms that drive workflows and meet contemporary usability guidelines using modern HTML, CSS, and Javascript frameworks
Demonstrated experience with test-driven development, preferably using RSpec or JUnit
Ability to work in a Linux-based environment
Willingness to learn new technologies and data/metadata formats
Experience with Agile software development practices
Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on a team with other software developers
Familiarity with best practices for data modeling and data management
Familiarity with test-driven development
Education
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Reports to
Lead Library Software Engineer
**Fully Remote Position**
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Standard Weekly Hours
36.25Eligible for Overtime
NoBenefits Eligible
YesProbationary Period
180 daysEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
NoPhysical Capacity Exam Required
NoValid Driver’s License Required
NoExperience Level
Associate#LI-JJ1
Responsibilities
Build, test, debug, and document software designed to support research data management, including discovery, metadata extraction from common file types and other campus systems, and data movement workflows
Develop interfaces for the TigerData presentation layer using API
Integrate with data sources such as ORCID, Globus, cloud storage, and existing data repositories.
Analyze, transform, migrate, and process data and metadata
Build tools and workflows to validate research data submissions
Automate and streamline manual or inefficient tasks
Help plan and estimate work on software projects
Working on a team of developers working in an agile environment
Maintain a strong partnership with the PUL software development group to enhance collaboration in the implementation of TigerData
Work independently, including organizing and coordinating projects, as well as work and communicate well on a team on common projects
QualificationsEssential Qualifications
3+ years' experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Demonstrated experience with an object oriented language, preferably Ruby or Java
Experience building complex web forms that drive workflows and meet contemporary usability guidelines using modern HTML, CSS, and Javascript frameworks
Demonstrated experience with test-driven development, preferably using RSpec or JUnit
Ability to work in a Linux-based environment
Willingness to learn new technologies and data/metadata formats
Experience with Agile software development practices
Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on a team with other software developers
Familiarity with best practices for data modeling and data management
Familiarity with test-driven development
Education
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Reports to
Lead Library Software Engineer
**Fully Remote Position**
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Standard Weekly Hours
36.25Eligible for Overtime
NoBenefits Eligible
YesProbationary Period
180 daysEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
NoPhysical Capacity Exam Required
NoValid Driver’s License Required
NoExperience Level
Associate#LI-JJ1