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OCLC · 6 days ago

Lead Drupal Engineer

Dublin, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

OCLC is a technology company focused on connecting libraries and making knowledge accessible worldwide. The Lead Drupal Engineer will architect and develop robust web applications using Drupal, mentor junior developers, and ensure technical excellence within the team.

Web Development

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the technical architecture, design, and development of complex Drupal-based solutions for the Wise Events platform

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers on the team

Analyze, debug, and solve complex problems in a service-oriented, multi-application environment

Perform high-level system analysis and architect scalable solutions for new and existing event management features

Lead code reviews and establish development best practices and coding standards

Participate in and guide unit, system & acceptance testing by designing comprehensive test strategies, building test data, and implementing automated testing solutions

Drive innovation by developing reusable components, modules, and methodologies that enhance team productivity

Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Execute with speed and agility while maintaining high code quality and system reliability

Champion accessibility, performance optimization, and security best practices

Qualification

Drupal 9/10PHPMySQLJavaScriptHTML5CSS3RESTful APIsGitAgile methodologyCloud platformsDevOps practicesLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline

5-7 years of web development experience with 3+ years focused on Drupal development

Expert-level proficiency in Drupal 9/10, PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript

Strong experience with Drupal theming, custom module development, and site building

Proficiency with version control systems (Git), composer dependency management

Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and web services integration

Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and MVC architecture

Proven leadership experience mentoring developers and leading technical projects

Strong oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Creative problem-solver with innovative thinking and attention to detail

Experience with Agile methodology, Scrum framework, and JIRA for project management

Preferred

Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular)

Experience with cloud platforms (Pantheon preferred) and DevOps practices

Benefits

Best-in-class health coverage

Retirement plans with generous company contributions

Free use of our 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 and adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships

Company

OCLC

OCLC, a non-profit cooperative of libraries, uses cloud-based infrastructure to connect libraries to manage and share the world’s knowledge.

Founded in 1967

Dublin, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.oclc.org

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