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Job description and selection criteria Job title Software Developer Division Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) Department Bodleian Libraries Location Osney One Building, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0EW With the opportunity for some remote working Grade and salary Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 (per annum) Hours Full time (37.5 hours per week) Contract type Permanent Reporting to ORA Development Team Lead Vacancy reference 170301 Whilst this is a full-time post, we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE) and/or flexibly. Additional information You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with your application, outlining how you meet each of the selection criteria for the role (see the ‘How to Apply’ section for further details). CVs on their own will not be considered. Please contact the recruitment team if you require the job description in an alternative format. Closing date 12.00 midday GMT/BST Friday 16 February 2024 Job description Overview of the role As a full-stack developer you will be joining an established application development team that supports Oxford researchers in sharing their world-class research with a global audience. The Oxford University Research Archive (ORA), the institutional repository, is the principal service and provides a permanent and secure online archive of freely accessible research outputs produced by members of the University of Oxford including articles, conference papers, theses, research data, working papers and posters. You will be joining our sprint-based, Agile-focused development team working closely with your end-users to rapidly develop and deploy solutions to meet new and changing needs. You will be using open-source application software such as Ruby on Rails, Blacklight and Samvera. As we look to further integrate our solutions with upstream and downstream systems you will work closely with other teams in the department, other departments in the University (e.g. Research Services), partner institutions (e.g. the British Library) as well international partners as part of an active and engaged open-source community. Responsibilities The post-holder will have the following primary responsibilities: • Scope, design, and deliver assigned application development tasks. • Diagnose and fix defects in existing software. • Write code that is well-structured and adheres to the development standards and best practices used within the department. • Apply the appropriate quality assurance measures (e.g. automated testing, code reviews, peer programming) to ensure that the requirements, functional and nonfunctional, are met. • Establish technical proficiency together with a sound understanding of the purpose and function of the application stacks on which you are working. • Collaborate effectively with your team on development, sprint management, codesharing, peer-peer code review and testing. • Attend and contribute to regular internal meetings for the service. • Proactively engage with and contribute to the relevant open-source communities. • Adopt a user-centred approach to all that you do, seeking to improve the experience of staff, researchers and students who use the service. Other duties • Participate in a regular Annual Review. • Undertake any necessary training identified. • Comply with health and safety regulations. • Comply with the policies and procedures set out in the Handbook for University Support Staff/Academic Related Staff. • Any other duties that may be required from time to time commensurate with the grade of the job. Page 2 of 8 The Bodleian Libraries reserve the right to make reasonable amendments to the job description in consultation with the post-holder at any time. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • Demonstrable application development experience including proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (Ruby preferred). • Experience of application development within a Unix/Linux environment, including use of standard software development and packaging tools. • Proven understanding and experience of using web development technologies including HTML, CSS and JavaScript. • Proficiency in requirements analysis and software solution design. • Ability to produce clear and concise documentation including in-code commenting, technical and user documentation. • A user-focused approach to your work with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, managing and prioritising your own workload to achieve agreed milestones. • Excellent problem-solving skills. Desirable selection criteria • Comfortable working within an Agile development environment. • Familiar with Git and version control workflows. • Experience in automated and continuous integration testing. • Experience of working with SQL and non-SQL data (such as Linked Open Data and structured XML). Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Page 3 of 8 About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. Radcliffe Camera in Radcliffe Square We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cuttingedge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) The Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) group includes the providers of the major academic services to the divisions, and also departments with responsibilities including, but extending beyond, the immediate teaching and research needs of the University. The collections embodied within these departments are an essential part of the University’s wider nature and mission. They are part of its heritage as the country’s oldest University and now form a resource of national and international importance for teaching, research and cultural life; they also make a major contribution to the University’s outreach and access missions. For more information please visit: http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/glam/ Page 4 of 8 The Bodleian Libraries The Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford is the largest university library system in the United Kingdom. It includes the principal University library – the Bodleian Library – which has been a legal deposit library for 400 years; as well as 27 libraries across Oxford including major research libraries and faculty, department and institute libraries. Together, the Libraries hold more than 13 million printed items, over 80,000 e-journals and outstanding special collections including rare books and manuscripts, classical papyri, maps, music, art and printed ephemera. Members of the public can explore the collections via the Bodleian’s online image portal at digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk or by visiting the exhibition galleries in the Bodleian’s Weston Library. For more information please visit: http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/ How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Supporting Statement Please note that if you do not upload a completed supporting statement and a CV, we will be unable to consider your application for this role. The inclusion of the supporting statement and CV is a mandatory step in the online application process. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description in your supporting statement. All applications must be received by 12:00 midday (GMT/BST) on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. References Please give the details of two people who have agreed to provide a reference for you. If you have previously been employed, your referees should be people who have managed you for Page 5 of 8 a considerable period, and at least one of them should be your formal line manager in your most recent job. Otherwise, they may be people who have supervised you in a recent college, school, or voluntary experience. It is helpful if you can tell us briefly how each referee knows you (e.g. ‘line manager’, ‘college tutor’). Your referees should not be related to you. Your referees will be asked to comment on your suitability for the post and to provide details of the dates of your employment; and of any disciplinary processes which are still considered ‘live’. We will only take up references at offer stage. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs advice is available at: Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly on recruitment@bodleian.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Relocation At the moment, the Bodleian Libraries is not offering relocation expenses for this post. Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. Page 6 of 8 There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Photographs: Copyright Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staffbenefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Page 7 of 8 Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Page 8 of 8
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ORA (Oxford University Research Archive) is looking for a developer to join its development team to provide public access to the University’s research output: showcasing Oxford’s research and enabling academics to share their discoveries with the rest of the world. As a full-stack developer you will be part of the team responsible for developing new features for end users, designing new systems and products, maintaining the ORA system, and improving system performance. Our work is focused on providing fast and efficient public access to research, ensuring the long-term preservation of digital content, supporting the Open Access Collections team, enabling academics within Oxford to make their research available, and working with partner institutions such as the British Library to share data. You will be using open-source application software such as Ruby on Rails, Blacklight and Samvera repository solutions. You will join a thriving open- source community, with partners across the globe, and our sprint-based Agile- focused development team under the direction and mentorship of the ORA Development Team Lead, based in the Bodleian offices in Oxford. The role is a permanent, full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week, but there is an opportunity for part time or shared work patterns. There will also be some opportunity to work remotely. The role is flexible based on experience, and would be an ideal post for an early-career developer looking to take the next step, or for a more experienced developer looking to join a diverse and fast-moving team environment. You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CV’s on their own will not be considered. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave. Our range of employee benefits and discounts include 38 days leave (including bank holidays), extensive training and development opportunities, access to travel and childcare schemes, free entry to colleges, discounted access to sporting facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts. For more details please see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits. We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Tom Wrobel, Software Development Team Lead, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (thomas.wrobel@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Friday 16 February 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 29 February 2024.
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ORA (Oxford University Research Archive) is looking for a developer to join its development team to provide public access to the University’s research output: showcasing Oxford’s research and enabling academics to share their discoveries with the rest of the world. As a full-stack developer you will be part of the team responsible for developing new features for end users, designing new systems and products, maintaining the ORA system, and improving system performance. Our work is focused on providing fast and efficient public access to research, ensuring the long-term preservation of digital content, supporting the Open Access Collections team, enabling academics within Oxford to make their research available, and working with partner institutions such as the British Library to share data. You will be using open-source application software such as Ruby on Rails, Blacklight and Samvera repository solutions. You will join a thriving open-source community, with partners across the globe, and our sprint-based Agile-focused development team under the direction and mentorship of the ORA Development Team Lead, based in the Bodleian offices in Oxford. The role is a permanent, full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week, but there is an opportunity for part time or shared work patterns. There will also be some opportunity to work remotely. The role is flexible based on experience, and would be an ideal post for an early-career developer looking to take the next step, or for a more experienced developer looking to join a diverse and fast-moving team environment. You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CV’s on their own will not be considered. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave. Our range of employee benefits and discounts include 38 days leave (including bank holidays), extensive training and development opportunities, access to travel and childcare schemes, free entry to colleges, discounted access to sporting facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts. For more details please see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits. We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Tom Wrobel, Software Development Team Lead, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (thomas.wrobel@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Friday 16 February 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 29 February 2024.
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