Senior Software Engineer at OCLC

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C, Linux, PostgreSQL, Git, Scripting, Software design, Unit testing, System testing, Acceptance testing, Load analysis, Performance analysis, Agile development, Communication skills, Continuous integration

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

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. 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 Australia. 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 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 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 Group discount on health insurance Commuting allowance Coaching available 24/7 Bicycle plan Company fitness And more Are you interested in this position? Click on the Apply button and follow the on-screen instructions. If you haven't done so yet, we ask you to create a Workday account first, so we can keep you informed about the application process. Applications sent by email will not be taken into consideration. To create an account, simply enter your email address and choose a password (min 8 characters incl. numeric, special characters, and lower- and uppercase letters). You will then receive an email to confirm your account. Once you have confirmed your account, you can submit your application by uploading your CV and cover letter. Want to know more about the job or OCLC first? Our HR colleagues will be happy to help: +31 (0)71-5246500 or send an email to HumanResourcesNL@oclc.org. To recruitment agencies: OCLC B.V. works with a preferred supplier and will not accept unsolicited CVs. Don't see a role that fits just yet? Send your resume to our Talent Acquisition Team for future opportunities! 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: 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves performing high-level analysis, design, and coding for library software programs and systems. Responsibilities also include continuous integration, maintaining development environments, and participating in testing and architectural reviews.