OCLC · 2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Manager- CONTENT dm
Dublin, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expOCLC is a technology company dedicated to connecting libraries and making knowledge accessible worldwide. They are seeking a Senior Technical Manager to lead a team of software engineers in developing their digital collections platform and backend capabilities, focusing on large datasets and cloud-native applications.
Web Development
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
5+ years experience in managing and architecting infrastructure software components
Experience with Agile Software Development methodologies such as XP, Scrum, and/or DSDM
Experience in operational management of production systems
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
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
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Late StageLeadership Team
Skip Prichard
President & CEO
Bill Rozek
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
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