Senior Software Engineer

OCLC; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of year bonus

26 vacation days

Retirement plan

Hybrid work options

Commuting allowance

Internet reimbursement

Flexible workhours

Employee assistance program

Learning and development

Bicycle plan

Job summary

OCLC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Java and React Developer to join the CBS team in Leiden, the Netherlands. You will perform high-level analysis and design of library software used by customers in Europe and Asia Pacific, focusing on CBS enhancements.

You will design, code, and test modules, apply industry techniques, analyze problems, participate in testing and architectural reviews, and assist with load and performance testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science-related discipline or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant working experience as a Software Engineer.
• Experience with Java/Spring and related development tools is required.
• Experience with React and related development tools is required.
• Experience with AWS Lambda, EKS, ECS.
• Experience with (PostgreSQL) databases is preferred.
• Excellent experience with Linux and scripting.
• Knowledge of Git is preferred.
• Experience with C programming language is considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in utilizing 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test multiple modules of a system in a timely manner.
• Apply industry-standard programming techniques to translate requirements and designs into code.
• Analyze and resolve problems in existing systems.
• Assist in developing and interpreting requirements.
• Participate in unit, system, and acceptance testing.
• Participate in major architectural reviews and plans.
• Plan and participates in load, capacity, and performance analysis and/or testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Dutch & English

Agile development

Team player

International environment

Proactive

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS

Tools

Java/Spring

React

AWS Lambda

AWS EKS

AWS ECS

PostgreSQL

Linux

Scripting

Git

C language (advantage)

AI tools

Job description

Senior Software Engineer / Java and React Developer

You have a life. We like that about you. At OCLC, we believe you'll do the best work of your life when you're living the best life possible. We work hard to build the technology that connects thousands of today's libraries. But we also work hard to make a job at OCLC a meaningful part of a balanced life- not a substitute for one.

Are you interested in working in an international team while making a significant contributing to the OCLC future?

You will perform high-level analysis and design of library software programs and systems, that are used by library customers in Europe and Asia Pacific. This role is primarily focused on improving the CBS and adding new functionality.

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

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test multiple modules of a system in a timely manner.
• Apply industry-standard programming techniques to translate requirements and designs into code.
• Analyze and resolve problems in existing systems.
• Assist in developing and interpreting requirements.
• Participate in unit, system, and acceptance testing.
• Participate in major architectural reviews and plans.
• Plan 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 and Japan. 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
• A minimum of 5 to10 years of relevant working experience as a Software Engineer
• Experience with Java/Spring and related development tools is required
• Experience with React and related development tools is required
• Experience with AWS Lambda, EKS, ECS
• Experience with (PostgreSQL) databases is preferred
• Excellent experience with Linux and scripting
• Knowledge of Git is preferred
• Experience with C programming language is considered an advantage
• Proficiency in utilizing 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, located in Leiden and Eelde. Our global headquarters are situated in Dublin (Ohio), United States

• A competitive starting salary between 4400 and 5400 euros per month, depending on experience
• An end of year bonus
• 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
• An attractive retirement plan
• A full-time role (part-time is negotiable)
• Group discount on health insurance
• Hybrid work options, with a commuting allowance, working from home allowance and internet reimbursement
• Flexible workhours
• Access to our Employee Assistance program and focus on learning and development
• Bicycle plan, Company fitness and much more

Want to know more about the job or OCLC first? Our HR colleagues will be happy to help: [phone] or send an email to [e-mail].

Who we are

OCLC, a worldwide library services organization headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, is a leader in information technologies and innovative online services. With office locations around the globe, OCLC employees are dedicated to offering premier services and software to help libraries cut costs while keeping pace with the demands of our information-driven society.

What we do

When the world’s information is within reach of every individual, nothing will stand in the way of a brighter future. Together as OCLC, libraries connect people to the information they need to solve problems, push boundaries and shape the future. Knowledge sparks learning, creativity, and innovation. Together we make breakthroughs possible. Because what is known must be shared.

Live our values

Live our values: New ideas. Open dialog. Hard work. Recognition. Servant’s heart.

We offer a dynamic, fulfilling work environment that is productive, collaborative, innovative—and fun. There is a strong, team-based culture where everyone is appreciated and focused on common goals. You will make a difference.