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Developer and Emerging Technologies Specialist

University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, VA

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Full time Backend Developer APIs Application

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Job Description

The University of Virginia Library is seeking a Developer and Emerging Technologies Specialist to help build and maintain software tools that support digital humanities scholarship. This hybrid role supports work within the Digital Humanities Center and IATH, with a strong focus on AI, large language models, and emerging technologies alongside established platforms.

Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, the position combines hands-on software development with ongoing collaboration across faculty and student communities. The work includes translating research needs into technical systems, documenting outcomes for different audiences, and evaluating solutions that fit academic standards of practice.

What You’ll Do

Carry out software development and engineering work at IATH.
Partner on the design and implementation of faculty-driven digital humanities research projects using emerging and established technologies and best practices, with emphasis on AI and machine learning.
Work with researchers to understand their data and requirements for data analysis.
Maintain sustained engagement with faculty and students, communicating information and questions clearly.
Demonstrate and document work for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Assess and recommend technical solutions as part of multidisciplinary teams, and independently implement solutions when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in PHP, SQL, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, CSS, XML, and TEI.
Experience with Drupal, Mukurtu, and Omeka.
Experience with SQL databases, including MySQL and PostgreSQL, and data formats including JSON and CSV.
Experience using Git and Subversion for version control.
Demonstrated expertise in AI systems and machine learning algorithms, including familiarity with critical evaluation, current and emerging best practices, and ethical AI use, ideally in academic settings.
Ability to apply these practices within academic communities and standards of practice.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Technologies and Tools

Backend and web: PHP, SQL, JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, React
Markup and standards: HTML, CSS, XML, TEI, IIIF, Dublin Core, VRA Core
Platforms: Drupal, Mukurtu, Omeka
Data and version control: MySQL, PostgreSQL, JSON, CSV, Git, Subversion
AI and ML: AI, machine learning, Ollama, Claude Code
Additional development tools: Ruby, Python, Java, Jekyll, Eleventy, Ruby on Rails, Docker, Jupyter

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
Digital humanities experience and curiosity, including awareness of resources for staying current and comfort working across disciplines.
Strong communication skills, including teaching and training diverse audiences and explaining technical information to nontechnical audiences.
Experience providing consultation to faculty, students, staff, and members of the public.
Strong time management and the ability to manage tasks independently.
Experience with Ollama or similar local large language model tools, cloud-based AI tools, and coding agents such as Claude Code, with awareness of hallucinations, bias amplification, and responsible AI practices.
Experience with Ruby, Python, and Java.
Experience with IIIF, Node.js, React, static site generators such as Jekyll and Eleventy, and Ruby on Rails.
Familiarity with metadata standards and schemas, including Dublin Core and VRA Core.
Experience with Docker and Jupyter.
Interest in exploring and adapting emerging digital scholarship tools while supporting digital humanities and Library community engagement using current and emerging digital technologies and best practices.

Position Details

Position type: exempt-level, benefited position.
Work location: Charlottesville, Virginia.
Hybrid arrangement: eligible for up to two remote days per week.
Visa sponsorship: this position will not sponsor VISA applicants now or in the future.

Reference Checks

Reference checks are conducted through SkillSurvey.
Five references will be requested; at least three completed responses are required.

How to Apply

Apply online and search for R0087822.
Submit a cover letter and resume.

For questions about the process, contact Bill Crane, Senior HR recruiter at Xer5ff@virginia.edu.

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2mo ago

Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, VA

2mo ago Closed

$123k - $184k/yr Full time Senior Bash C++ Language

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 11, 2026).

Job Description

Compensation

Salary: USD 122,800 – 184,200 per year

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, operate, and maintain software and firmware components and computing systems software aligned with engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements.
Apply the appropriate standards, processes, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support engineering applications and products within the Targeting Business Unit.
Interface with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel to ensure requirements are met and issues are resolved.
Leverage experience across the full software development life cycle, including requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field, with 8+ years of engineering experience; or 6+ years with a Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; or, in lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming with C++.
Familiarity with software architecture concepts, design patterns, and object oriented design.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Batch.
Background in developing embedded software for Linux or VxWorks environments.
Knowledge of software development methodologies and frameworks, including Waterfall and/or Agile.
Experience with version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ClearCase, etc.) and Agile planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc.).
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Secret clearance, with potential for additional customer-specified clearances prior to start.

Technologies

C++, Python, Bash, Batch
Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ClearCase
Rally, Jira
Linux, VxWorks
Model-based Engineering, Waterfall Methodology, Agile

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
PTO for vacation and personal matters
Annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
Discretionary bonus opportunities

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the Secret clearance; additional customer clearance may be required prior to start.

Travel

Travel is expected to be up to 10% of the time.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems pursues mission-enabling innovations that enhance global security. This role sits within an organization that embraces Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices to deliver critical defense capabilities. The embedded software engineer will contribute across the engineering, scientific, and manufacturing spectrum, designing, developing, and maintaining software to meet program requirements while collaborating with a broad network of stakeholders in a fast-paced, security-conscious environment.

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4mo ago

Software Engineer / Developer (DevSecOps / Full Stack)

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, VA

4mo ago Closed

Full time Backend Developer API Automation

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 24, 2026).

Job Description

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. seeks a TS/SCI-cleared Software Engineer / Developer to design, build, and secure modern applications within a classified cloud environment (AWS GovCloud). This role integrates DevSecOps pipelines and Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code, with onsite work in Charlottesville, VA. Collaboration spans cybersecurity, infrastructure, and mission teams to modernize legacy systems and deliver scalable APIs and services.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy secure, cloud-native applications and services in AWS GovCloud.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated static and dynamic security scanning.
Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code best practices.
Develop and integrate RESTful APIs connecting mission and enterprise systems.
Containerize and orchestrate workloads with Docker and Kubernetes.
Apply secure coding standards and remediate vulnerabilities identified through code or pipeline scans.
Collaborate in Agile sprints, conducting peer reviews, backlog refinement, and sprint demos.
Document system design, deployment, and operational procedures for accreditation packages.
Support modernization and cloud migration initiatives from on-premises to AWS architectures.

Requirements

At least four years of experience developing, deploying, and securing applications within DoD or federal environments.
Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript using frameworks such as React, Angular, and Express.js.
Experience with REST API design, data serialization (JSON / YAML), and API documentation (OpenAPI / Swagger).
Hands-on experience with Terraform and AWS GovCloud services including EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and IAM.
Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman.
Experience with GitLab CI/CD and secure DevSecOps pipelines.
Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, static and dynamic code analysis (e.g., SonarQube), and secure coding practices.
Experience with Agile development and collaboration using Jira, Confluence, and Git.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
DoD 8140 (8570) IAT Level II certification.

Technologies

Microsoft Copilot
AWS GovCloud, EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, IAM
Terraform
Docker, podman
Kubernetes, OpenShift
Jira, Confluence, Git
GitLab CI/CD
Swagger, OpenAPI, JSON, YAML
React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Express.js, Angular
PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, SQS, Kafka
SonarQube

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Developer Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

Developer and Emerging Technologies Specialist

Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Software Engineer / Developer (DevSecOps / Full Stack)

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