Metadata Technology is an eGovernment data management and information technology solution provider.
Metadata Technology North America Inc. a US based privately owned eGovernment data management and information technology solution provider. The Company’s mission is to facilitate production, open access, and improve the quality and use of statistical and scientific data. It specializes in products and services leveraging XML technology, metadata standards, and related best practices. Its key personnel include globally recognized experts in the area of the Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange (SDMX) standard, the Data Documentation Initiative (DDI), and the management of socio-economic data, health data, and official statistic
We offer a unique combination of technology skills and world-class expertise to help organizations leverage the SDMX and DDI metadata standards for better management and use of their data and accompanying knowledge. We provide open source and commercial products, training, and services to statistical agencies, research centers, central banks, data archives, international organizations and private companies. We contribute extensively to the community through our support of the Open Data Foundation and the development of free and open-source tools.
No other company in the world can offer the same depth of skills in exploiting SDMX and DDI standards to enable your organization to better manage its data and metadata.
J Gager
J is an IT specialist with 10 years of experience, specializing in XML technologies. Jack’s career began with Accenture (Andersen Consulting), where he contributed to the development efforts of xCBL for Commerce One 3.0. After permanently joining Commerce One, he contributed to xCBL 3.5 and participated in the Universal Business Language initiative on behalf of Commerce One. In 2005, Jack became involved with the SDMX and DDI standard initiatives; developing the start up tools for SDMX and serving as an external technical expert for the DDI initiatives. Since joining Metadata Technology, Jack has continued to develop tools for working with both SDMX and DDI as well as providing training and consulting services on using the SDMX and DDI standards.
Arofan Gregory
Arofan has over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, firstly with automating book publishing using the SGML standard, from which XML evolved, and then with the XML standard for e-business applications. He developed and maintained major and minor versions of the XML Common Business Library (XCBL) produced by Commerce One, which was used by many leading industries worldwide for e-commerce applications. This library was given royalty free to the UBL (Universal Business Language) initiative as a starting point for the development of core (XML) components for e-business. UBL itself was born out of the ebXML initiative and is now working with UN/CEFACT to develop core business components. Arofan has played a key role in the ebXML core components group, and in the UBL naming and design rules technical committee. Over the past few years Arofan has been involved in projects focused on statistical standards such as the SDMX framework and DDI 3.0, as well as the creation of tools to provide support for them. He is also working as an external technical expert for The Data Documentation Initiative (DDI) helping to model and revise the XML schema-based standard for metadata relating to the collection, use, and archiving of raw statistical data and microdata. He has developed and given many training courses in both SGML and XML, and has presented papers at many leading XML conferences.
Pascal Heus
Pascal is an IT specialist with over 20 years of professional experience and an internationally recognized authority on the preservation, dissemination, and management of survey microdata and official statistics. Since the late 90′s, he has collaborated with international organizations, statistical agencies, data archives and research centres around the globe, fostering the adoption of standards and the development of data and metadata management tools. Pascal is a founder of the Open Data Foundation to which he continues to contribute as executive manager.
Java Developer
Multiple Developer Positions for Growing IT Company
Metadata Technology North America (MTNA) is seeking full-time, part-time, or intern Java developers to help build solutions around XML and web service technologies. Open positions include both entry and intermediate level programmers as well as a senior programmer that can also operate as a project manager. Regardless of experience, qualified candidates must be independent workers with a strong sense of adaptability. A passion and innovative approach to technology is highly valued. As a company, we strive to offer an environment that promotes personal development, aiming to turn developers into independent and skilled architects. This demands hard work, but enjoyment and learning new ideas are also greatly encouraged.
MTNA’s focus is on providing solutions for the management of socioeconomic and health statistical data and metadata, leveraging the Data Documentation Initiative (DDI), the Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange (SDMX), and related XML specifications. As the leading expert of metadata standards, MTNA is globally involved with a scope of projects and initiatives and collaborating with leading national and international statistical agencies.
Joining our company will provide you with an opportunity to work with a wide range of industry standard technologies and advanced XML structures. You will be familiarized with the world of official statistics, a rapidly growing market given the ever increasing demand for better and faster data. You will also collaborate and learn from renowned statistical data and metadata management experts. As a company involved with agencies around the globe, we encourage staff diversity and cultural exchange. We offer a flexible work environment and promote creative thinking and self-development. Furthermore, our company is committed to a vision which extends beyond technology, aiming to make appropriate data available to analysts and policy makers, ultimately impacting global economy and living conditions. MTNA is not just about metadata and technology – we are ultimately about people and societies.
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications based on experience:
Intern:
- Creative, quick learner
- Willingness to learn new technologies
- Hands on experience with the Java programming language
Entry Level:
- Intern qualifications, plus;
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrable practical experience with the Java programming language
- Knowledge of XML and related technologies (XSL, XPath/XQuery, XML Schema, SOAP, etc.)
- Knowledge of web services
- Familiarity with Java development tools including JUnit, Source Control, JavaDocs, and Eclipse Integrated Development Environment
Intermediate Level:
- Entry Level qualifications, plus;
- 3 years of professional experience
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrable proficiency in the Java programming language
- Practical experience with XML and related technologies (XSL, XPath/XQuery, XML Schema, SOAP, etc.)
- Practical experience with web service based J2EE applications
- Practical experience with Java development tools including JUnit, Source Control, JavaDocs, and Eclipse Integrated Development Environment
- Familiarity with Spring Framework
Senior Level:
- Intermediate Level qualifications, plus;
- 6 years of professional experience
- Drive to research and adapt to emerging technologies
- Proficient written and oral communication skills
- Proven ability to lead a team and manage development projects using Agile methodology
- Practical experience with Spring Framework and Spring Web Services
- Practical experience architecting loosely coupled solutions
Familiarity with the following is desired but not required:
- Apache XMLBeans
- Google Web Toolkit
- Eclipse RCP framework
- Maven
- Relational, native XML, Graph/RDF databases
- Spring Batch
- Spring Data
- Spring Security
- Statistical data and software
- DDI, SDMX and related specifications
Interested candidates should contact northamerica@metadatatechnology.com
More reasons to work with us:
- We dedicated over a decade establishing our presence in the official statistics market. Our senior experts have build a unique network amongst world leading statistical agencies around the globe, where we are seen as a partner rather than a commercial vendor.
- We offer flexible working hours and conditions. Efficiency and timeliness of designated projects are prioritized over working schedule. Personal and family time are also taken under consideration. Employees will be evaluated before conferring conditions.
- If employee demonstrates ability to work independently, we will consider telecommuting or even working from other locations. This condition will be subject to adaptability evaluation for several months at our headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- We believe in continuous education and encourage our staff to spend a few hours a week learning new technologies or skills, or brainstorm innovative ideas. Formal classes/courses will also be considered if pertinent to company needs.
Metadata Technology North America is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to making employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to complying with Federal, State and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, as well as all laws related to terms and conditions of employment. The company desires to keep a work environment free of sexual harassment or discrimination based on race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, age or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws.
Customers
We have been privileged to collaborate with numerous organizations around the globe, including:
Partners
We have established strategic partnerships with:
Opportunity
Metadata Technology North America is looking for full-time Java developers with strong background in XML and web service technologies. We are seeking entry level programmers as well as a more senior individual that can potentially operate as both a Java developer and project manager. Individuals must be able to work independently and posses the ability to adapt existing knowledge to new applications and technologies. Our company focus is on providing solutions for the management of socio-economic and health statistical data and metadata, leveraging the Data Documentation Initiative (DDI), the Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange (SDMX), and related XML specifications. Candidates must have the following qualifications:- Strong Java development in a client / server environment- Creative, quick learner, independent- Solid expertise with XML and related technologies (XSL, XPath/XQuery, XSchema, SOAP, etc.)- Development web service based J2EE applications- Experience with the Eclipse Integrated Development Environment, including JUnit, Subversion, and JavaDocs
Familiarity with the following is desired but not required:- Eclipse RCP framework- Google Web Toolkit- Spring framework- Relational and/or native XML databases- Apache XMLBeans- Statistical data and software - DDI, SDMX and related specifications- Pentaho or similar BI/ETL platformPositions are local to Knoxville, TN or Washington, DC metropolitan area.Interested candidates should submit resume and letter of motivation to mtna@metadatatechnology.com.