Senior Software Engineer I — Hybrid NYC (Python/React)

New York Public Library; Village of Pelham (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Public Library in New York City seeks a Senior Software Engineer I in Institutional Services to join a full‑stack team building and maintaining digital platforms for patrons, researchers, educators, and students.

The role focuses on Python, React, and Typescript, collaborating across NYPL Digital to enhance access to library resources, with hybrid work and in‑office three days a week in NYC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on development experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on development experience with relevant tech stack.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
• Expertise in Python application development and system design.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement scalable, maintainable software solutions.
• Collaborate across NYPL Digital to deliver features for patrons and staff.
• Write high-quality code and contribute to architecture decisions.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and mentor engineers, review code, and share best practices.

Skills

Python

React

Typescript

Node.js

Next.js

SQL

Cloud platforms

CI/CD practices

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Git

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

ElasticSearch

Solr

Job description

The New York Public Library in New York City seeks a Senior Software Engineer I in Institutional Services to join a full‑stack team building and maintaining digital platforms for patrons, researchers, educators, and students.

The role focuses on Python, React, and Typescript, collaborating across NYPL Digital to enhance access to library resources, with hybrid work and in‑office three days a week in NYC.