New Vacancy - Senior Software Engineer - Qatar National Library

[Qatar National Library]

Qatar National Library has a new opening for a Senior Software Engineer position, if interested please send us your CV to libraryre...@qf.org.qa

 

Job Purpose:

To help create the Digital Archival Repository infrastructure and services that support adaptable and reusable technology solutions.

                               

Detailed Description:                    

•                    Analyze operations and collaborate on detailed design, installation, and testing of subsystems and system components in a complex, multi-platform environment.

•                    Help engineer the repository’s preservation environment, including object ingest, retrieval and reporting.

•                    Consult with a diverse group of end users and vendors to develop intra-system user tradeoffs.

•                    Help analyze system specifications and system requirements.

•                    Undertake complex programming assignments, develop programming modules and unit tests, and make system performance determinations.

•                    Write, edit, and debug programs for assigned projects as assigned.

•                    Document programming modules and system configurations to ensure availability of programming information and user instructions.

•                    Test programming modules to ensure that logic and syntax are correct.

•                    Perform code review and help other team members develop their technical skills.

•                    Protect operations by keeping information confidential.

•                    Update job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participate in professional organizations.

•                    Participate in team work and committees as assigned.

•                    Perform miscellaneous duties and conduct special projects as assigned.

 

 Job Requirements:                        

•                    BSc in Computer Engineering.

•                    6-8 years of relevant full-time work experience.

•                    Analytical ability to handle the complex information management issues in an innovative manner.

•                    Excellent knowledge of at least 2 programming languages, such as Ruby on Rails, Python, or Java as well as knowledge of SQL language, data query and analysis tools; experience with open source applications would be an advantage.

•                    Excellent knowledge of data structures.

•                    Excellent knowledge of institutional repository design, digitization projects, preservation & archiving systems, and data migration.

•                    Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team environment is essential.

•                    Strong interpersonal and communication skills, work ethic, and end-user focus, with a cooperative and flexible attitude.

•                    Ability to coordinate and direct the work of others and work in a multi-cultural environment.

•                    Tidy and well-organized approach to work.

•                    Ability to work methodically and accurately without close supervision.

•                    Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency a plus.

 

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