Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Software Engineer Job Family Information Technology Type LT Full-Time Position Status Getty Center Workplace Type Hybrid/Partially Remote Salaried/Hourly Salaried Hiring Pay Scale $95,935 - $127,116 Annually Salary Commensurate with experience and internal equity Program/Department Getty Digital - 1207-Collection Platforms & Data Requisition Number 2025-4558 ERRP Eligible No 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 welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve and includes individuals who bring a diversity of values and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Job Summary

At Getty Digital, we're re-imagining how we can use software to provide access to our collections and research. We intend to provide a deeply connected, consistent experience for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts as they explore the complex information held across the Getty.

 

At Getty Digital we believe that the best software is built by teams with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We strive to provide a collaborative environment where all team members have the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to the software we build and our overall vision.

 

 

About the Team

The Research Applications Development Team is focused on initiatives for the discovery and presentation of cultural heritage information and is responsible for the Getty Museum’s Collection Pages, the Research Institute’s Archival Collections Viewer, an upcoming interface for the Johnson Publishing Company Archive, the Getty Research Portal, the Getty Vocabularies, and other initiatives. We are a highly collaborative team with regular co-working sessions, code reviews, and pair programming as common practices.

 

 

About the Position

We're looking for a developer to work with our Research Applications Development team. This person will be hired as part of a project to help build a new interface for the Getty Vocabularies – one of the foundational tools for the cultural heritage community. The team will be rebuilding the interface on top of our existing Linked Open Data infrastructure following the model of our other research applications. This person will also assist the team as we develop and support our existing portfolio. This is a 3-year, limited term position.

 

You will report to the software architect, and have responsibilities that include helping to estimate, plan, and execute major software initiatives across the Getty; supporting existing applications and projects; collaborating, and mentoring, and sharing expertise with a talented team of software developers to set an example of best practices. You will work with subject matter experts, UX researchers, designers, and other software developers, to build experiences that share information across the Getty and with the world.

 

About the Stack
Our software stack is Vue.js on the front end, with backend implementations in Python, data provided via APIs, and custom search interfaces using ElasticSearch.  The Getty is dedicated to using Linked Open Data across our architecture, and to the use of IIIF for access to rich media assets.

 

About the Getty
The Getty is among the most prestigious cultural heritage organizations in the world, dedicated to furthering the study of the history of art. We are committed to balancing work and personal life, offering a family friendly work environment with benefits including accrued vacation, every other Friday off, personal and sick time, and excellent benefits.

Major Job Responsibilities Help design, build, and maintain an ecosystem of applications presenting detailed information about the Getty's collections and scholarshipAssist in the technical implementation of new features and applicationsParticipate in the day-to-day work of software development and testingHelp maintain and upgrade existing applicationsPerform code reviews and provide feedback to peer developersFollow Getty policies and best practices for software development Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and relevant experience2+ years software development experienceAn interest in the work of cultural heritageExperience with a modern JavaScript framework such as Vue.js, React, or AngularExperience with HTML & CSSA working knowledge of backend code and coding practicesExperience with Jest, Cypress or other unit and end-to-end testing frameworksExperience with Git and GitHubExperience with REST APIs & HTTPTact, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Expertise in Vue.js, NPM, Express, and ViteExpertise in Python and FlaskExperience with ElasticsearchExperience developing dynamic, data-driven web applicationsExperience with RDF, Linked Data, and/or Graph data structuresExperience with the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF)A deep understanding of museum, library and archival practice, systems, and metadata standardsExperience with building and deploying applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
  Benefits and Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

 

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 MatchGetty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement accountEducational Assistance and professional developmentPaid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days12 Paid HolidaysMany positions have bi-weekly Off-FridaysOn-Site Fitness Center at Getty CenterCommunity service opportunities

 

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.  

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