Junior ArchivesSpace Developer

ARETUM

Junior developer specializing in ArchivesSpace implementation at Aretum. Focusing on technical solutions and supporting compliance requirements in a remote environment.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaMySQLRubyRuby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting detailed analyses of defined application specifications, designing complex solutions, and writing code/configuring software to implement those solutions
Preparing associated technical documentation, block diagrams, and logic flowcharts
Preparing sample test data, conducting testing, and analyzing test results
Recommending strategies for debugging program errors and independently performing complex software development tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with ArchivesSpace (or other open-source content and metadata management platforms)
2+ years of experience with the following tech stack: Java, JRuby, Ruby on Rails, Solr
2+ years of experience with MySQL database (or other relational database)
2+ years of experience with HTML5 / CSS3
Associate degree (or 2 additional years of experience)
Proficiency with XML/JSON/EAD – structure markup languages
Experience with Agile Methodology
GitHub/GitLab experience
**Preferred Qualifications**
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical disciplines
Government Contracting Experience
Knowledge of Scrum Agile development methodologies
Experience creating a custom website presence
Familiarity and experience with WCAG accessibility standards and Section 508 compliance
Experience with IT security

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaJRubyRuby on RailsSolrMySQLHTML5CSS3XMLJSONEAD

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingindependent workcommunication

Certifications

Associate degreedegree in Computer Sciencedegree in Information Systemsdegree in Engineeringdegree in Business