Lead Software Search Engineer

OCLC; Dublin, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OCLC in Dublin, OH seeks a Lead Software Search Engineer to drive the design, development, and optimization of search technologies powering discovery across our global library services.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field and at least 7 years working with Apache Solr, Kafka, Hadoop, Java, and Python, with proven leadership abilities to guide initiatives and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or similar field is required.
• At least 7 years of experience with Apache Solr, Apache Kafka, Apache Hadoop, Java and Python.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills for leading search initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of search technologies powering discovery across OCLC’s global library services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable search solutions.

Skills

Apache Solr

Apache Kafka

Apache Hadoop

Java

Python

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Together we make breakthroughs possible. At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and makeknowledge 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.

The Job Details are as follows:

OCLC, Inc. seeks a Lead Software Search Engineer at its Dublin, OH HQ, to lead the design, development, and optimization of search technologies that power discovery across OCLC’s global library services. Bachelor’s in Computer Science or similar and 7 yrs experience req. Exp. must incl. at least 7 years of Apache Solr, Apache Kafka, Apache Hadoop, Java, and Python.

Who we are:

We are a non-profit global technology company that develops innovative services for libraries. Together with member libraries, we connect people to the resources they need to learn and grow, and ultimately, to transform the world. We connect libraries to other libraries, making their work more efficient and effective. Our large-scale, high-performance cloud computing services enable libraries to share data, work, and resources to save money and better serve their communities.

What we do:

We are dedicated and passionate about libraries—and helping them change lives. Our goal is to provide innovative technologies for every library to help them meet the demands of a rapidly changing digital world. Our success depends on our ability to deliver new, high-quality features and stable, scalable solutions for libraries.

Live our values:

New ideas. Open dialog. Hard work. Recognition. Purpose.

We offer a dynamic, fulfilling work environment that is productive, collaborative, innovative—and fun. We are consistently rated among the top employers within Central Ohio and across the IT landscape. There is a strong, team-based culture where everyone is appreciated and focused on common goals. You will make a difference.

OCLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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