Software Engineer Sr

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Job description

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at Getty:
Getty believes diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion are essential to our excellence and to the execution of our mission. The Getty community values differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve and includes individuals who bring a diversity of values and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary:
At Getty Digital, we're re-imagining how we can use software to provide access to our collections and research. We intend to provide a deeply connected, consistent experience for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts as they explore the complex information held across the Getty.

At Getty Digital we believe that the best software is built by teams with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We strive to provide a collaborative environment where all team members have the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to the software we build and our overall vision.

About the Team

The Research Applications Development Team is focused on initiatives for the discovery and presentation of cultural heritage information and is responsible for the , the , an upcoming interface for the , the , the , and other initiatives. We are a highly collaborative team with regular co-working sessions, code reviews, and pair programming as common practices.

About the Position

We're looking for a senior developer to work with our Research Applications Development team. This person will be hired as part of a project to reimagine and build a new interface for the Getty Vocabularies - one of the foundational tools for the cultural heritage community. The team will be rebuilding the interface on top of our existing Linked Open Data infrastructure following the model of our other research applications. This person will also assist the team as we develop and support our existing portfolio. This is a 3-year, limited term position.

As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will report to the software architect, and have responsibilities that include helping to estimate, plan, and execute major software initiatives across the Getty; supporting existing applications and projects; collaborating, and mentoring, and sharing expertise with a talented team of software developers to set an example of best practices. You will work with subject matter experts, UX researchers, designers, and other software developers, to build experiences that share information across the Getty and with the world.

About the Stack

Our software stack is Vue.js on the front end, with backend implementations in Python, data provided via APIs, and custom search interfaces using ElasticSearch. The Getty is dedicated to using Linked Open Data across our architecture, and to the use of IIIF for access to rich media assets.

About the Getty

The Getty is among the most prestigious cultural heritage organizations in the world, dedicated to furthering the study of the history of art. We are committed to balancing work and personal life, offering a family friendly work environment with benefits including accrued vacation, every other Friday off, personal and sick time, and excellent benefits.

Major Job Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain an ecosystem of applications presenting detailed information about the Getty's collections and scholarship

Write technical specifications and design documents for new features and applications

Guide the technical implementation of new features and applications

Participate in the day-to-day development and testing of applications as part of a team

Maintain and upgrade existing applications as part of a team

Perform code reviews and provide feedback to peer developers

Follow and help enforce Getty policies and best practices for software development including writing maintainable, testable, and human-readable code

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and relevant experience

5+ years software development experience

A deep interest in the work of cultural heritage

Expertise with Vue.js, and Vite

Expertise with Python and Flask

Experience developing dynamic, data-driven web applications

Experience with unit and end-to-end testing frameworks like Vitest, Jest, and Playwright

Experience with HTML, CSS, and SASS

Experience with Git and GitHub

Experience with REST APIs & HTTP

Ability to communicate professionally, with tact and diplomacy

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet overlapping deadlines

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A deep knowledge of museum, library and archival practice, systems, and metadata standards

Experience with Elasticsearch

Experience with RDF, Linked Data, Linked.Art, and/or Graph data structures

Experience with WCAG 2.0 and building accessible websites and applications

Experience with the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF)

Experience with building and publishing shared Python Libraries and JavaScript packages for shared application development

Experience with building and deploying applications using Kubernetes, Docker and AWS

Benefits and Perks:
Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.

403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan - with up to 5% Getty Match

Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account

Educational Assistance and professional development

Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days

12 Paid Holidays

Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays

On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center

Community service opportunities

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to .

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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