Software Engineer

Getty Digital Developer PositionGetty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. 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.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.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 TeamThe Research Applications Development Team builds software facilitating the discovery, presentation, and publishing of Getty's collections, archives, research products, and what Getty knows about them. Our team is responsible for creating and managing the Getty Museum's Collection Pages, the Research Institute's Archival Collections Viewer, the public interface for the Getty Vocabularies, an upcoming interface for the Johnson Publishing Company Archive, the Quire scholarly communications and publishing application, an interface for Getty's Publications, as well as other initiatives. We are a highly collaborative team with regular co-working sessions, code reviews, and pair programming as common practices.About the PositionWe're looking for a developer for the next three years to join our Research Applications Development team. This person will also assist the team as we develop and support our existing portfolio. Almost all our work is public facing – sharing knowledge with researchers and the public. Our day-to-day combines developing new features or applications and supporting our broad portfolio. This may include creating components within our design system, tuning and improving search, building new interface, working with Linked Open Data, a custom media (IIIF) Viewer among other projects.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 the world.This is a 3-year, limited term position. This position is a hybrid work environment opportunity; this is not a fully remote assignment. The successful candidate must be a California resident when employment begins, reside within a commutable distance of Getty, and work at least one day per week on Getty's campus in Brentwood.Please note: This position is not eligible for employer-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must have authorization to work for Getty in the United States without the need for sponsorship, currently or in the future.About the StackOur software stack is primarily Vue.js on the front end, with backend implementations in Python, data provided via APIs, and custom search interfaces using ElasticSearch. 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 GettyGetty 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, professional development, and excellent benefits.Major Job ResponsibilitiesHelp design, build, and maintain an ecosystem of applications presenting detailed information about the Getty's collections and scholarshipAssist in the technical implementation of new features and applicationsParticipate in the day-to-day work of software development and testingHelp maintain and upgrade existing applicationsPerform code reviews and provide feedback to peer developersAssist in writing documentationFollow Getty policies and best practices for software developmentQualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and relevant experience2-5 years software development experienceKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExperience with a modern JavaScript framework such as Vue.js, or React, as well as NPM, and ViteExpertise in Python and FlaskA working knowledge of frontend and backend code and coding practicesExperience with Vitest, Playwright or other unit and end-to-end testing frameworksExperience with 11ty or other static-site buildersCommitment to web and digital accessibility, including adherence to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)Experience with ElasticsearchExperience developing dynamic, data-driven web applicationsExperience with RDF, Linked Data, and/or Graph data structuresExperience with the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF)A deep understanding of museum, library and archival practice, systems, and metadata standardsExperience with building and deploying applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWSTact, diplomacy, and interpersonal skillsBenefits and PerksHere 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 MatchGetty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement accountEducational Assistance and professional developmentPaid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days12 Paid HolidaysMany positions have bi-weekly Off-FridaysOn-Site Fitness Center at Getty CenterCommunity service opportunitiesTo learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.