Senior Architect Public Library and Resource Sharing
Core
Define and evolve the long-term technical architecture of OCLC's Resource Sharing platform to enable innovation and operational excellence for mission-critical services used by libraries worldwide.
Role type
Senior Software Architect (Platform/Infrastructure)
Builds
Scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native solutions for global library resource sharing
Domain
Library technology / Distributed systems / Cloud infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed system design, Cloud-native architecture, API design, Technical strategy, Modernization leadership, AI-assisted engineering evaluation, Mentorship, Cross-functional influence
Preferred skills
Business-technology alignment, Technical breadth across platforms, Adaptability to emerging technologies
Technologies
Java, TypeScript, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Terraform, PostgreSQL, New Relic, OpenTelemetry, GitHub Copilot
Responsibilities
Develop multi-year architectural roadmap, Lead modernization of cloud-native architectures, Translate business requirements into technical solutions, Mentor engineers and technical leads, Drive architectural governance through collaboration, Evaluate emerging AI engineering practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
