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Join OCLC as a Senior Technical Manager to lead software engineers in developing a groundbreaking digital collections platform, leveraging your expertise in cloud-native applications and robust digital services for cultural institutions.

Responsibilities: Manage and oversee the development of digital collection features, guide agile project execution, ensure technical excellence, and mentor engineers while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Skills: Proficiency in modern web frameworks (TypeScript/React, Python/Django), cloud services (AWS), DevOps practices, and experience with enterprise software development and agile methodologies.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, with 7+ years in software development and 2+ years in team management, along with strong architectural and communication skills.

Location: Corporate Office - Dublin, United States of America

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $120,000 - $160,000.

Together we make breakthroughs possible.

At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide, because we believe that what is known must be shared. Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation. At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. You’ll learn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world.

Why join OCLC?

OCLC is consistently recognized as a best place to work by several independent programs Werecognize and rewardpeople and resultswith a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This means competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributions—performance, experience, and skills—along with exceptional benefits, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement plans with generous company contributions, and a commitment to your overall well-being.

• We know the best ideas don’t always happen at a desk. Take a walking meeting around our 100-acre campus or enjoy lunch on the patio.We’re committed to your success—both personally and professionally. Hybrid work environment: For many roles, three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs.
• 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
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships

Join us in transforming how people everywhere access informationand be part of a mission-driven team that makes a global impact.

The Job Details are as follows:

The CONTENTdm development team is looking for a strong technical manager to lead a growing team of software engineers in building our digital collections platform and backend capabilities. If you like working with large datasets or creating robust services around digital technologies to solve complex problems, this job may be for you! Great candidates will have experience with cloud-native applications, modern web development, and the considerations and trade-offs needed for high-scale digital collection systems serving cultural institutions worldwide. Full-stack development experience spanning UI, backend, and DevOps is essential. They should also have experience leading teams in developing enterprise software that handles sensitive cultural heritage data with all the legal, security and risk considerations that are applicable. Well-qualified candidates should also deeply understand continuous deployment pipelines built with robust, automated testing and orchestration and understand how to lead and empower engineers to thrive in that style of development.

## Major Responsibilities:

- Oversees the development of features that strengthen OCLC's digital collections strategy in partnership with the product organization

- Manages the agile and iterative planning, execution, and completion of deliverables

- Ensures solid technical designs and solutions are implemented and SLAs are met for 24/7 platform operations

- Serves as technical consultant for senior management, technical staff, product managers, and project stakeholders

- Manages technical staff including UI Engineers, Software Engineers, and DevOps Engineers through directing, motivating, training, evaluating, coaching, mentoring, and developing individuals

- Performs all administrative duties necessary for ongoing support including staff selection, performance evaluation, progress reporting, and other administrative functions

- Designs and implements complex systems for digital library applications with considerations for scalability, data management, and user experience

## Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering discipline or equivalent experience

- 7+ years software development experience plus 2+ years managing development teams

- Technical depth to actively participate in architectural conversations and contribute to business/technology tradeoffs

- Solid understanding of modern development frameworks covering TypeScript/React 19+, Python 3.11+/Django, PostgreSQL, cloud infrastructure, containers, microservices, and RESTful/GraphQL API development

- Strong proficiency with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), AWS cloud services, and DevOps practices

- Experience leading teams in developing enterprise software handling sensitive information with applicable legal, security and risk considerations

- Deep understanding of continuous deployment pipelines with robust automated testing and orchestration, with ability to lead engineers in this development style

- Excellent communication skills with ability to present technical architecture to business stakeholders and senior management

- Deep understanding of delivering software in large enterprise environments with proven track record of shipping platform services

- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, good judgment and passion for emerging technologies

- Experience with agile/scrum development environments, particularly in growing teams

Major Responsibilities:

• The CONTENTdm development team is looking for a strong technical manager to lead a growing team of software engineers in building our digital collections platform and backend capabilities. If you like working with large datasets or creating robust services around digital technologies to solve complex problems, this job may be for you! Great candidates will have experience with cloud-native applications, modern web development, and the considerations and trade-offs needed for high-scale digital collection systems serving cultural institutions worldwide. Full-stack development experience spanning UI, backend, and DevOps is essential. They should also have experience leading teams in developing enterprise software that handles sensitive cultural heritage data with all the legal, security and risk considerations that are applicable. Well-qualified candidates should also deeply understand continuous deployment pipelines built with robust, automated testing and orchestration and understand how to lead and empower engineers to thrive in that style of development.
• Major Responsibilities:
• - Oversees the development of features that strengthen OCLC's digital collections strategy in partnership with the product organization
• - Manages the agile and iterative planning, execution, and completion of deliverables
• - Ensures solid technical designs and solutions are implemented and SLAs are met for 24/7 platform operations
• - Serves as technical consultant for senior management, technical staff, product managers, and project stakeholders
• - Manages technical staff including UI Engineers, Software Engineers, and DevOps Engineers through directing, motivating, training, evaluating, coaching, mentoring, and developing individuals
• - Performs all administrative duties necessary for ongoing support including staff selection, performance evaluation, progress reporting, and other administrative functions
• - Designs and implements complex systems for digital library applications with considerations for scalability, data management, and user experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering discipline
• Requires 5+ years experience in managing and architecting infrastructure software components 
• Technical depth to actively participate in architectural conversations and contribute to business/technology tradeoffs
• Solid understanding of modern development frameworks covering TypeScript/React 19+, Python 3.11+/Django, PostgreSQL, cloud infrastructure, containers, microservices, and RESTful/GraphQL API development
• Strong proficiency with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), AWS cloud services, and DevOps practices
• - Experience leading teams in developing enterprise software handling sensitive information with applicable legal, security and risk consideration
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present technical architecture to business stakeholders and senior management
• - Deep understanding of delivering software in large enterprise environments with proven track record of shipping platform services
• - Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, good judgment and passion for emerging technologies
• Experience with Agile Software Development methodologies such as XP, Scrum, and/or DSDM
• Experience in operational management of production systems

Desired Qualifications:

• - 7+ years software development experience plus 2+ years managing development teams

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.