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Together we make breakthroughs possible.Ā
At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide, because we believe that what is known must be shared. Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation. At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. Youāll learn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world.Ā
Why join OCLC?Ā
OCLC is consistently recognized as a best place to work by several independent programs. WeĀ recognize and reward people and results with a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This means competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributionsāperformance, experience, and skillsāalong with exceptional benefits, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement plans with generous company contributions, and a commitment to your overall well-being.
We know the best ideas donāt always happen at a desk. Take a walking meeting around our 100-acre campus or enjoy lunch on the patio. Weāre committed to your successāboth personally and professionally. Hybrid work environment: For many roles, three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs.Ā
Free use of our on-site ļ¬tness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game roomĀ
Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLCĀ
Health and wellness eventsĀ
Work environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology toolsĀ
Paid parental leave and adoption assistanceĀ
Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibilityĀ
Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and membershipsĀ
Join us in transforming how people everywhere access information and be part of a mission-driven team that makes a global impact.Ā
The job details are as follows:
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for independently designing, developing, and testing complex software programs and systems. You will collaborate with team members to solve problems, provide technical guidance, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will also collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define, refine, and implement features and enhancements.Responsibilities:
Own vertical slices end-to-endāfrom understanding requirements through design, implementation, test, and releaseāin complex backend systems with substantial business logic and legacy constraints.Ā
Modernize and refactor in place: improve structure, clarity, and maintainability without requiring a big-bang rewrite; ship incrementally with attention to production risk.Ā
Deliver features and fixesĀ that meet product and partner needs while respecting existing architecture, data contracts, and operational dependencies.Ā
Integrate with operational partnersĀ on shared data and batch workflows: clarify ownership boundaries, implement behavior changes in application code, and support handoffs that keep production runs reliable.Ā
Work primarily in JavaĀ production services; contribute toĀ PythonĀ andĀ bashĀ scripting paths where application logic touches script-heavy batch or ingest workflows.Ā
Collaborate asynchronouslyĀ with clear written design notes, review feedback, and stakeholder updates; work independently on assigned slices while staying aligned with team priorities.Ā
Participate in code and design review; mentor peers informally through example and constructive feedbackānot through a people-management title.Ā
Leverage and exploreĀ AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, code generation, smart testing) where appropriate; help assess what actually improves delivery on legacy codebases.Ā
Maintain awarenessĀ of security, data governance, and quality standards in an enterprise context.Ā
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Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of software development experience.
- Meaningful experience inĀ complex domain or enterprise backendĀ systemsābusiness rules, evolving requirements, and long-lived codebasesānot only greenfield services.Ā
- ComfortĀ reading and working with structured data formats, includingĀ XML schemasĀ and validation rules common in metadata and authority workflows.Ā
- StrongĀ problem-solving and debuggingĀ in production: tracing issues across services, scripts, and integration points.Ā
Working Conditions:Ā Normal office environment.
ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be the principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
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