OCLC · 8 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
Dublin, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expOCLC is a technology company focused on connecting libraries and making knowledge accessible worldwide. They are seeking a Senior Software Search Engineer to enhance search capabilities within WorldCat and other OCLC products, involving design, development, and optimization of search systems.
Web Development
Responsibilities
Analyze, design, develop, and test software programs and systems with a focus on search technologies
Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable code using industry-standard programming practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and delegate development tasks effectively
Lead the design and implementation of new features and enhancements across multiple system modules
Conduct and participate in unit, system, performance, and acceptance testing; recommend and implement improvements
Champion innovation in search technologies, staying current with emerging trends and tools
Drive the development and interpretation of technical requirements and specifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of professional software development experience
Proficiency in Java, Scala, and Python
Expert-level knowledge in: Java, Object-Oriented Design, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Gradle, RESTful web services, Search technologies including full-text search and indexing (e.g., Lucene, Solr), Large-scale search systems and search architecture
Experience with Big Data technologies and the Hadoop ecosystem
Solid understanding of Linux/Unix environments and database design principles
Strong communication skills—oral, written, and presentation
Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking
Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Preferred
Experience with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Desktop)
Familiarity with Graph Search and vector databases
Hands-on experience developing applications using Large Language Models (LLMs)
Monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic
Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB)
Proficiency in relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Expertise in performance optimization and stress testing
Benefits
Best-in-class health coverage
Retirement plans with generous company contributions
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships
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
Work environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology tools
Company
OCLC
OCLC, a non-profit cooperative of libraries, uses cloud-based infrastructure to connect libraries to manage and share the world’s knowledge.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Skip Prichard
President & CEO
Bill Rozek
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
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