Senior Software Engineer

OCLC Netherlands; Leiden; On-site; EUR 46,872 - 62,496; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 paid vacation days

Non-contributory pension

Commuting allowance

24/7 coaching

Company fitness

Flexible hours

Bonus

Job summary

OCLC Netherlands is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Leiden, where you'll contribute to software design and development for library programs used internationally. You'll focus on improving CBS software and adding new features while collaborating with a dynamic team. Candidates should possess a degree in computer science, extensive experience in C, and strong Linux skills. The role offers a salary between €4,200 and €5,600 per month, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant working experience as a Software Engineer.
• Flexibility, proactiveness, and strength in an international environment.
• Strong team player in an agile development environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test multiple modules of a system in a timely manner.
• Analyze and solve problems in existing systems.
• Participates in unit, system, and acceptance testing.

Skills

C programming language

Linux

PostgreSQL

GIT

AI tools

Communication in Dutch

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science‑related discipline

Job description

Senior Software Engineer / C Developer with Linux skills

Are you interested in working in an international team while highly contributing to the OCLC future? Take a challenge and apply now for this job!

The role

Performs high‑level analysis and design of library software programs and systems, that are used by library customers in Europe and Asia Pacific.

This role focuses on improving the CBS C‑software and adding new functionality.

Additional responsibilities are Continuous Integration, keeping the development environments up to date and delivering software releases.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test multiple modules of a system in a timely manner.
• Uses industry‑standard programming techniques to translate requirements and designs into code.
• Analyze and solve problems in existing systems.
• Assists in developing and interpreting requirements.
• Participates in unit, system, and acceptance testing.
• Participates in major architectural reviews and plans.
• Plans and participates in load, capacity, and performance analysis and/or testing.

The CBS Team

The CBS development team is based in Leiden, the Netherlands. The work will involve international collaboration.

CBS is a Metadata management product used by national libraries and regional library consortia to build, manage, and maintain large library collections. CBS has evolved over decades into a highly flexible, commercially successful product that is used by OCLC’s partners in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Japan and Spain. Leiden is one of the engineering centers for developing OCLC’s products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science‑related discipline or equivalent experience
• At least 5 – 10 years of relevant working experience as a Software Engineer
• Experience with C programming language and related development tools is required
• Experience with (PostgreSQL) databases is preferred
• Excellent experience with Linux and scripting
• Knowledge of GIT is preferred
• Use AI tools in your daily development work
• Good communication skills in Dutch and English, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, proactiveness, strength, and willingness to work in an international environment
• Strong team player in an agile development environment

What can you expect from us?

• We are a tech company and a library member organization with two offices in the Netherlands, in Leiden and Eelde. Our headquarters are situated in Dublin (Ohio), United States
• A starting salary between €4,200 and €5,600 gross per month (depending on knowledge and experience), based on a 40‑hour workweek (excluding vacation pay).
• With 26 days of paid vacation days (in case of full‑time employment) and the option to buy or sell 6 vacation days, your work‑life balance is guaranteed
• A non‑contributory pension
• A full‑time role (part‑time is negotiable)
• Flexible hours
• A bonus
• Commuting allowance
• Coaching available 24/7
• Company fitness
• And more

We value what makes you unique.

Our organization believes in the power of diversity and strives to create an inclusive workplace for everyone. We encourage candidates of all ages, genders, and backgrounds to apply. If you don’t meet all the job requirements but are enthusiastic, we’d love to hear from you.

A reference and degree check is a standard part of our hiring process.