Senior Software Engineer

OCLC•Dublin, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

OCLC’s Cloud Library team is seeking an experienced AWS Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable cloud-based applications for libraries and their users worldwide. The role contributes across the software development lifecycle, from architecture and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and production support. The ideal candidate is a full-stack engineer who thrives in a cloud-native environment, solves complex technical challenges, provides technical leadership, and works closely with product, engineering, and operations teams. Full-stack development experience is preferred. The position involves developing applications with Node.js and TypeScript on the backend and Svelte on the frontend; building system-level services and tools with Rust; contributing to React Native mobile features; designing and maintaining PostgreSQL databases; managing Unix/Linux environments; deploying containerized applications with Kubernetes; and working with AWS services such as ECS and S3. Candidates need not have experience with every technology listed, and transferable skills and a willingness to learn are welcomed. The role also includes technical guidance and mentoring, participation in architecture and design reviews, promotion of engineering practices, support for CI/CD and DevOps, production troubleshooting, monitoring and incident response, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver business objectives. OCLC describes a normal office environment with hybrid work flexibility as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience.
At least 5 years of professional software development experience.
Strong experience developing scalable web applications and distributed systems.
Experience working with cloud platforms; Microsoft Azure is preferred in the required-qualifications text.
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices.
Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node.js.
Experience working with relational database technologies.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Full-stack development experience.
Experience with cloud-native application architecture and distributed systems.
Experience supporting highly available, customer-facing SaaS applications.
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React or Angular.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and code quality.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications using Node.js and TypeScript on the backend and Svelte on the frontend.
Build high-performance system-level services and tools using Rust where reliability and speed are critical.
Contribute to React Native mobile features and collaborate with mobile-focused engineers when needed.
Design, develop, and administer PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, query optimization, indexing strategies, and routine maintenance.
Manage and maintain Unix/Linux server environments, including scripting, process management, and system configuration.
Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes.
Work with AWS services, including ECS for container orchestration and S3 for object storage and static asset management.
Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical documentation.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and security vulnerabilities across the stack.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams using agile methodologies.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to engineering team members.
Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through collaboration, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
Promote engineering best practices, design patterns, and coding standards.
Help identify technical debt and recommend strategic improvements.
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to quality, security, and performance standards.
Support CI/CD processes and DevOps practices to enable reliable software delivery.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while participating in operational support activities.
Participate in monitoring, observability, and incident response efforts.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of business objectives.