Software Engineer

at  OCLC

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The Job Details are as follows:
The Cataloging Applications team is actively seeking a Software Engineer to join its dynamic full-stack development team. In this role, you will contribute to the creation of web-based user interfaces, business layer services, and databases tailored for cataloging librarians, supporting them in their day-to-day activities. As a candidate, you will engage in comprehensive analysis and design of applications and systems and be responsible for creating, analyzing, modifying, and testing programs. Your role will play a pivotal part in advancing the technological landscape for cataloging professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize industry-standard programming techniques to translate requirements and designs into code.
• Analyze and resolve issues in existing systems.
• Design, code, and test multiple modules of a system in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in unit, system, and acceptance testing by designing tests, building test data, executing tests, evaluating output, and making necessary improvements and fixes to the tested system.
• Assist in developing and interpreting requirements as part of a collaborative development team.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science-related discipline is required, along with skills typically gained through 1-3 years of software development experience.
• Proficient coding skills in Java, Groovy, Spring, REST, JavaScript, and React.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix, Jira, Confluence, and GIT.
• Experience in responsive web development.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming.
• Understanding of database design principles and familiarity with SQL and/or Postgres.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
• A creative and innovative thinker.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be the principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties

• Utilize industry-standard programming techniques to translate requirements and designs into code.
• Analyze and resolve issues in existing systems.
• Design, code, and test multiple modules of a system in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in unit, system, and acceptance testing by designing tests, building test data, executing tests, evaluating output, and making necessary improvements and fixes to the tested system.
• Assist in developing and interpreting requirements as part of a collaborative development team