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OCLC · 23 hours ago

Senior Technical Manager (Cataloging)

Dublin, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

OCLC is a technology company focused on connecting libraries and making knowledge accessible worldwide. The Senior Technical Manager will oversee the Enterprise Shared Services group, ensuring efficient use of development staff and managing technical decisions during software development to provide integrated shared services to internal users and members.

Web Development

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own the full lifecycle of OCLC’s cataloging applications—leading the design, development, modernization, and operational excellence of scalable, cloud-enabled solutions used globally by libraries and metadata professionals

Partner closely with Product Management to align engineering execution with customer roadmap priorities, feature timelines, and long-term vision—balancing feature delivery, modernization, and technical debt reduction

Guide the successful and timely delivery of product releases, managing cross-team dependencies, risk, and stakeholder expectations across multiple domains

Champion modern engineering practices, including test-driven development, CI/CD pipelines, observability, API-first design, and secure coding standards

Lead the adoption of AI tools and practices—coaching teams on responsible use of various AI tools, AI-assisted QA, intelligent documentation, and data stewardship

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and psychologically safe team culture, where continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation are embedded in daily work

Mentor and grow engineering talent, building T-shaped skillsets through pairing, workshops, design reviews, and leadership coaching

Ensure technical excellence through rigorous code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement in team quality and velocity

Identify and manage technical debt, advocating for system refactoring, modernization, and performance enhancements as part of long-term strategy

Contribute to OCLC’s broader transformation initiatives, influencing the engineering culture, technical strategy, and modernization of legacy systems to meet future demands

Qualification

Software EngineeringMicroservices ArchitectureDevOps AutomationAI/ML IntegrationTechnical LeadershipJavaPythonC#Agile MethodologiesUI/UX PrinciplesCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

8+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including large-scale distributed systems, full-stack or backend development

5+ years of technical leadership experience, including leading agile teams and cross-functional initiatives

Proven experience architecting and delivering microservices in containerized, cloud-native environments

Strong fluency in DevOps automation, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps workflows

Proficiency in at least one language like Java, Python, or C#

Background in accessibility and internationalization of enterprise applications

Demonstrated experience in integrating AI/ML models into production systems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence at all levels and people leadership skills

Preferred

Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Familiarity with AI technologies (e.g., LLMs, generative AI, NLP) and their practical integration in software workflows

Agile certifications or track record leading agile transformation initiatives

Experience leading modernization and re-platforming efforts (e.g., monolith to microservices)

Knowledge of UI/UX principles and experience with frameworks like React or Angular

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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