Software Engineer @ J. Paul Getty Trust, The - Los Angeles, CA

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at Getty: Getty believes diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion are essential to our excellence and to the execution of our mission. The Getty community values differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Job Summary:

The Getty is among the most prestigious cultural heritage organizations in the world, dedicated to furthering the study of the history of art. You will work on an amazing campus amongst fabulous art, architecture, and archives, working with world-class scientists, curators, librarians, archivists, and academics. We offer paid vacation, sick and personal time, every other Friday off, excellent benefits, and a very strong dedication to balancing work and personal life.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Help design, build, and maintain an ecosystem of applications that provide interpretation, access, and storytelling around the Getty and its campuses, collections, exhibitions, and publications
• Participate in the day-to-day development and testing of applications
• Assist in developing technical specifications and design documents for new features and applications
• Help maintain and upgrade existing applications
• Perform code reviews and provide feedback to peer developers
• Follow Getty policies and best practices for software development to write maintainable, testable, and human-readable code
• Write and maintain technical documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and relevant experience
• 2-5 years software development experience

Requirement: All employees must be fully-vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. Exemptions from this requirement as a reasonable accommodation due to medical contraindication, disability or sincerely held religious belief or practice will be considered. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A deep interest in the work of cultural heritage
• CA resident with the ability to come onto Getty’s Brentwood campus regularly
• Experience with Git and GitHub
• Proficiency with frontend JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js or React
• Experience with REST APIs & HTTP
• Tact, diplomacy, and ability to work with a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Nice to haves:

• Experience with headless content management systems
• Experience with Python and Elasticsearch
• Experience with Docker, AWS, and continuous integration
• Experience with automated testing practices and frameworks
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards
• Experience with the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF)

Benefits and Perks:

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  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 Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Educational Assistance and professional development
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.