Diving Deeper

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented ePub and XML Developer to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining high-quality ePub and XML files for digital publication, ensuring compliance with industry standards and accessibility guidelines.

Qualifications

Any Engineering Degree

Required Skills

CSS,Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript),Debugging and Troubleshooting

Responsibilities

1. Create and Maintain eBooks: Develop, convert, and format content into valid ePub2/ePub3 files. Ensure files are responsive, accessible, and compatible across devices (Kindle, iOS, Android, etc.). 2. XML Content Structuring: Develop and validate XML files according to specific DTDs/schemas (e.g., DITA, DocBook, JATS). Apply transformations using XSLT where needed. 3. Quality Assurance and Validation: Validate ePub files using tools like EPUBCheck, Kindle Previewer, and FlightDeck. Troubleshoot and fix structural, formatting, or compatibility issues. 4. Accessibility Implementation: Apply accessibility features per WCAG and ePub Accessibility 1.0 standards. Ensure semantic tagging, navigation, alt text, and ARIA roles are correctly applied. 5. Collaboration: Work closely with content creators, editors, designers, and QA to meet publishing requirements. Coordinate with project managers to meet delivery timelines. 5. Automation and Efficiency: Create or use scripts to automate repetitive tasks in ePub/XML production workflows. Optimize production processes for speed and accuracy. 6. Metadata Management: Embed accurate metadata in ePub/XML files (e.g., title, author, rights, language). Work with ONIX metadata for distribution systems if applicable. 7. Documentation and Standards Adherence: Maintain documentation for internal workflows and style guides. Stay updated with evolving digital publishing standards and implement best practices.