Software Engineer, Collection Information & Access, J. Paul Getty Museum

The department of Collection Information & Access at the J. Paul Getty Museum is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to assist as a technical resource for several software packages.  The ideal candidate will have experience in all phases of the software development cycle.  Works closely with user community for requirements analysis, problem definition and solutions development. Understands and is technically proficient in the environments in which software applications operate (i.e. Unix, Windows) and develops test cases and conducts testing for software solutions, documenting results.  Understands the business model and translates requirements into systems design specifications.  Designs, develops, codes, tests, troubleshoots and debugs new software, maintains existing applications or implements packaged solutions. 

The successful candidate will have experience with enterprise-wide applications such as collections management, content management and digital asset management systems.  Experience in optimizing complex queries, and proficient working with SQL, PL/SQL, Stored Procedures, DB Triggers and Indexes. Proven experience with custom code; data migration; and preparing development, testing, and production environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work as a team or self-guided is essential.

Requirements: Proven experience working with relational databases (oracle 9i/10g), SQL Server and using Structured Query Language to browse and manipulate data and to create scripts; familiarity with “C++”, JAVA or similar object-oriented programming language; and proficient at UNIX scripting. Possesses general understanding of common technical architectures (e.g. web, client/server); experience using report development tools (e.g., Crystal Reports); familiarity with software development methodologies; skilled with uses of XML and XSLT; and experience working with PowerBuilder and VBA.

Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years software development and implementation experience in a client-server environment.

Please email your cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask] indicating "Software Engineer/ATT" in subject line. Or send to The J. Paul Getty Trust, Human Resources, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 400, Los Angeles, Calif. 90049-1681. No phone calls please. EOE