Principal Software Engineer

OCLC•Dublin, OH

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be a technical leader responsible for setting the technical direction of the organization. You will mentor senior engineers, drive innovation, and solve complex technical challenges. You will collaborate with leadership to define long-term technical strategy and ensure delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role supports Resource Sharing engineering initiatives and involves working with the Senior Architect and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable, and customer-focused software.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
12+ years of professional software development experience, including significant experience delivering complex enterprise software systems.
Expert-level Java programming skills and extensive experience with object-oriented design, design patterns, Spring-based applications, Hibernate, RESTful APIs, and web services.
Experience developing front-end applications using React and TypeScript.
Strong experience with PostgreSQL, including data modelling, query optimization, performance tuning, and integration of data-driven applications.
Experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems and microservices in Linux/Unix environments.
Proficiency with Git-based source-control practices and collaborative development platforms such as Bitbucket and GitHub.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito, build tools such as Gradle and Maven, and secure software development practices.
Ability to assess complex technical problems, communicate trade-offs clearly, and collaborate with a Senior Architect and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver practical, scalable solutions.
Experience mentoring engineers, leading technical initiatives, and influencing engineering practices across teams.
Experience integrating or evaluating AI tools, frameworks, and concepts within the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical leader for Resource Sharing engineering initiatives, supporting delivery of reliable, scalable, and customer-focused software solutions.
Work closely with the Senior Architect to translate architectural direction into practical implementation plans and scalable designs.
Evaluate technical trade-offs, risks, dependencies, and operational considerations for complex initiatives.
Lead and contribute to development involving distributed systems, microservices, APIs, integrations, and data platforms supporting resource-sharing workflows.
Mentor and coach engineers, supporting their technical growth and development.
Promote engineering quality, delivery standards, maintainability, security, and operational excellence across teams.
Foster collaborative technical discussions and effective decision-making among engineering, product, and operational stakeholders.
Partner with product management, engineering leadership, and domain experts to refine technical plans, inform product roadmaps, and align delivery priorities with customer and organizational needs.
Research, assess, and recommend emerging technologies, tools, and development practices that improve engineering effectiveness, software quality, and product capabilities.
Identify appropriate opportunities to incorporate AI-enabled tools, frameworks, and practices into the software development lifecycle.

Benefits

Competitive compensation reflecting contributions, performance, experience, and skills
Health coverage
Retirement plans with generous company contributions
On-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room
Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC
Health and wellness events
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships