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

In Getty Digital, the Collection & Content Management Systems (CCMS) team 
assists Getty Programs and departments through the administration of a suite of 
data management systems, technical project management, and digital preservation 
activities. We are seeking a Software Engineer to oversee our data models and 
work on Arches, our linked data management platform.  

The Software Engineer configures and further develops Arches to optimize the 
platform’s use for Getty operations. Arches is an open-source platform built 
jointly by the Getty Conservation Institute and the World Monuments Fund (find 
out more about Arches here). Additionally, this position manages, coordinates, 
and carries out technical aspects of projects related to our data modeling 
efforts, working closely with content owners to develop semantic data 
structures using the Linked.Art ontology. Those structures reside in Arches.

This position reports to the IT Project Manager Specialist in charge of our 
Arches instances. Additionally, the Software Engineer will work with technical 
and content-focused teams across the organization, our consulting semantic 
architect, as well as external vendors, as needed. This is an opportunity for 
an engineer and/or information professional with engineering experience and a 
deep interest in cultural heritage, linked data, semantic technologies, data 
management processes, systems, and documentation. Desired candidates are both 
technical and interested in working directly with stakeholders. Excellent 
communication and people skills, attention to detail, the ability to work with 
little oversite, and a desire to continuously learn and expand their skill set 
are a must.

Getty, one of the most prestigious cultural heritage organizations in the 
world, is dedicated to furthering the study of the history of art, advancing 
conservation practice, and promoting public knowledge and appreciation of art. 
Our dynamic and beautiful campus is filled with art, archives, and special 
collections, and a world-class research library. We offer paid vacation, every 
other Friday off, excellent benefits, and a strong dedication to balancing work 
and personal life. 

This position is a hybrid work environment opportunity; this is not a permanent 
remote assignment. The successful candidate must be a California resident when 
employment begins and will be required to work one day per week on campus with 
the CCMS team.

Major Job Responsibilities

Configure instances built on the Arches platform
Assist with application management of Arches instances
Contribute to Arches data management tool development to streamline workflows
Troubleshoot and solve technical problems
Develop and modify Linked.Art compliant data models for new and existing 
datasets
Consult with the contracted semantic architect, as needed, on complex modeling 
choices and outcomes
Produce and maintain current documentation for all data models to serve 
multiple consuming communities: semantic engineers, system administrators, 
subject experts, software engineers
Develop specifications and code for data transformation work to migrate legacy 
datasets into a Linked.Art profile
Train staff on data models and help to build knowledge around semantic modeling 
and linked data across campus.
Participate as a member in the Arches and Linked.Art communities
Keep abreast of new technologies and developments in the semantic and linked 
data landscape

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

Hands-on development experience using a combination of the following: Python, 
Django, RESTful services, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, PostgreSQL
Demonstrated experience in linked data and data modeling concepts. Knowledge of 
CIDOC-CRM or Linked.Art a plus
Familiar with data management platforms and ETL routines
Knowledge of SPARQL querying
Expert skills to evaluate, comprehend and interpret data
Experience partnering across teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Basic knowledge of software engineering fundamentals

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.


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