Senior Technical Manager leading the design and development of cataloging applications at OCLC. Responsible for technical decisions and ensuring efficient team operations.
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
Requirements
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
Benefits
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
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