Position Announcement
The Office of Strategic Initiatives at The Library of Congress has embarked
on major digital library initiatives, part of which involves the design and
development of digital repository systems. These systems will support
acquisition, preservation and access for a large number of digital
collections spanning a wide variety of content types and formats. We are
seeking qualified individuals to join us in our effort to build these
library and repository systems of the future. Successful candidates will
have extensive software development experience. Working knowledge of digital
library technologies and experience in digital library projects will be
regarded very positively. Successful candidates will work as members of a
team to design, develop, document and support new or existing software
systems within a repository development program. These individuals will also
serve as liaisons between customers, vendors and information technology
management throughout the development process.
Within this position, the selected candidate will:
- Perform work involved in applying analytical processes and technical
expertise to the planning, design, and implementation of new and improved
information systems to meet the business requirements of customer organizations.
- Consult with customers to identify and specify requirements, and to
develop overall functional and systems requirements. Develop cost estimates
of new or modified systems and plans their implementation.
- Perform work involving the analysis, design, documentation, development,
modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new or
existing software systems. Participate in evaluation, selection, and
configuration of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software or on developing
customized applications. Integrate software components, possibly implemented
in different programming languages, to build complete systems that meet
requirements.
Please visit http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=44748366 to
view the official Vacancy Announcement and to apply for this position.
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