Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Developer to join the Software Development Team at Cambridge University Library, working on the Digital Preservation Programme to establish a new Digital Preservation Service.


Based within the Digital Innovation and Software Development team and working with the Programme's Technical Lead, the role will focus on implementing systems and tools for digital preservation, including a cloud-native, open-source repository and preservation system with serverless workflows, and enabling and ensuring ongoing access and supporting tools for the deposit, search, discovery, and use of digital materials in the Library's collections.


You will work in a small, friendly, agile development team where you will be given the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in a supportive and innovative environment.


We use a wide variety of technologies, including:


Amazon Web Services (AWS) and on-premises infrastructure (including serverless workflows)

OO languages including Python, TypeScript & JavaScript

Web development e.g. HTML, CSS and JavaScript

DevOps on Linux with AWS, Terraform, Puppet and Docker

Search engines including SOLR

XML and JSON formats, XSLT

Databases including PostgreSQL and MySQL

Development workflow tools including Jira & git

Automated testing practices and tools
You will enjoy:


Working in a friendly and supportive team environment, on varied and engaging work

Access to wide range of training and self-development opportunities

Generous annual leave and pension schemes

Flexible hybrid working (on-site one day a week)

To find out more about this role, see Further Particulars. For more information, contact John Gostick, Technical Lead Digital Preservation at jag245@cam.ac.uk.


The closing date for this post is 14 September 2025, with interviews to be held w/c 29 September 2025.



Please quote reference VE46940 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.


The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.


The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key information

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Department/location

University Library

Salary

42,254-56,535

Reference

VE46940

Category

Academic-related

Date published

18 August 2025

Closing date

14 September 2025