eLife: Open Source Developer (Fixed term)

Developer is needed in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Application deadline is January 31, 2023.

Looking for an open source developer to work on architecture, programming, automation, monitoring, and testing for our research article display technologies, with a focus on new technologies that will help our publishing model.

A small, motivated, cross-functional team that is dedicated to software quality, continuous improvement, and creating tools that support good change. You’ll take part in whole-team programming, where everyone contributes to all facets of the platform and talks about the upcoming software iteration to test.

The distributed team collaborates in a fairly social setting while working remotely. They work in teams or couples to develop software. They also hold a recurring “campfire” social gathering where they get to know one another better and exchange team mythology to strengthen our grasp of what and how we’re building. The team is continually working to improve our procedures and practises in order to better serve the needs of its members. With a team that has a variety of abilities and experiences, you’ll have people to learn from as well as people to assist mentor you. Additionally, there will be many methods for you to set apart time for self-directed and team-based learning.

Experience:
You’re concerned about software systems and think that there’s more to development than just computers and code. You are aware that strong teamwork with the users of a system—both the users themselves and the other members of your team—is essential to getting the most out of it. You are concerned about how usable software is for users and work to lower obstacles in their way.

You are familiar with the most recent technological advancements and have experience working with web apps written in Node.js (or a similar language). You have some prior cloud computing experience. You embrace open platforms and understand the importance of giving back to a community in order to have an impact.

You come to understand that delivering value to users fast and frequently requires working in small, flawed, releaseable iterations. You enjoy testing out systems with quick feedback loops.

Whether it’s new technology or new methods for product development, you’re constantly eager to learn. You’re also open to using user feedback to guide architecture. You don’t mind not being the authority, but when you are, you also don’t take yourself too seriously.

In what capacity are you hiring?
On behalf of another company

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

Would you like to state a preference for hiring from underrepresented group(s)?
No preference

Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me

Is this an independent one off job, or part of a larger project?
Part of a larger ongoing project

For what period of time will the freelancer be needed?
Long term