Job Description

Job Category: Professional, Administration and Operational
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Grade UE07: 40,497 to 48,149 per annum, pro-rata if part time
ISG / Development and Systems / Digital Library
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open-ended (permanent)
Would you like to be part of a dynamic development and systems team within the Digital Library at the University of Edinburgh? Our team develops innovative software solutions, installs, integrates and supports third-party products, and actively participates in collaborative open-source projects.
The Opportunity:
This position will begin by focusing on important development work on our newly developed digital preservation solution. It will entail designing and implementing digital preservation workflows from our wide-ranging systems through Archivematica and into long-term storage, working closely alongside the Digital Archivist to align with digital preservation best practice. You will also work on our suite of tools supporting research data sharing and preservation, meeting funder requirements to store research datasets for the long-term.
This role would suit someone interested in cultural heritage and institutional history with strong API development, integration and problem-solving skills. You will be working closely with colleagues across Library and University Collections and the wider university community, actively engaged in improving the Digital Preservation service. This is a great opportunity to contribute back to the open-source community which will be encouraged.
We are looking for a talented and passionate software developer with excellent technical and communication skills to fill this role.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is 40,497 to 48,149 per annum.
Your skills and attributes for success:

• Excellent software development skills including requirements analysis and software design
• Experience of developing web applications using a variety of programming languages such as Java, PHP or Python and a familiarity with web development frameworks and APIs
• Experience with source code version control and knowledge of Release Management and Automated Deployment/Continuous Integration tools
• Proven ability to learn new technologies and apply new skills effectively in a range of business contexts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a flexible approach to problem resolution and an ability to deal appropriately with changing requirements

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Application Information
We welcome informal enquiries about the role - to find out more please email Scott Renton (Senior Systems Architect) at .
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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• A day of paid leave annually for your chosen volunteering activity
• Access to excellent online learning and a Staff Scholarship fund

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new tab)
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 15 July 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held the week commencing 28 July 2025.
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