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Senior Architect – Public Library and Resource Sharing
OCLCSenior Software Architect at OCLC responsible for defining technical architecture and leading modernization efforts for the Resource Sharing platform. Collaborating across teams to create scalable solutions for libraries.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and evolving large-scale, distributed, cloud-based software systems while effectively translating business and product strategies into technical architecture. Proven ability to lead modernization efforts and mentor technical teams, fostering architectural excellence and collaboration across the organization.
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Cloud-Based Software Systems DesignModern Software ArchitectureAPIs and Integration PatternsTechnical MentorshipArchitectural Governance
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Hard Skills
Cloud PlatformsData TechnologiesArchitectural DocumentationTechnical Debt ManagementSystem DesignAutomationAI-Assisted Software DevelopmentDistributed SystemsScalable SolutionsBusiness Strategy Translation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
Industry Keywords
Architectural RoadmapModernization EffortsEngineering EffectivenessTechnical ChallengesEmerging Technologies
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudDistributed Systems
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and communicate a multi-year architectural roadmap that aligns technology investments with product strategy and business objectives.
- Define and evolve architectural direction that supports long-term product, platform, and business goals.
- Translate business and product requirements into scalable, maintainable, and secure technical solutions.
- Lead modernization efforts involving cloud-native architectures, APIs, distributed systems, and data platforms.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering leadership on complex technical challenges, system design decisions, modernization strategies, and technology investments.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted software engineering and autonomous development workflows, determining where they create measurable value and improve business outcomes.
- Partner with engineering leadership to improve developer productivity, platform capabilities, and engineering effectiveness through architectural improvements and automation.
- Drive architectural governance through influence and collaboration rather than process, enabling teams to move quickly while maintaining consistency.
- Champion secure, resilient, observable, and highly available system designs.
- Identify and help address technical debt, architectural risks, and cross-team dependencies through pragmatic, business-focused solutions.
- Create lightweight architecture documentation, decision records, standards, and reference patterns that accelerate delivery and promote consistency.
- Mentor engineers and technical leaders, fostering architectural thinking and engineering excellence across the organization.
- Participate in architecture reviews, technology planning, and strategic technical initiatives.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, with 8–10 years of experience demonstrating a high level of technical knowledge and expertise.
- Proven experience designing and evolving large-scale, distributed, cloud-based software systems.
- Strong understanding of modern software architecture, APIs, integration patterns, cloud platforms, and data technologies.
- Experience translating business and product strategy into technical architecture and implementation plans.
- Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across teams without direct authority.
- Experience leading modernization efforts and driving architectural improvements in complex environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and practical execution.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience mentoring engineers and technical leaders.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools and emerging engineering practices.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Free use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room
- Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC
- Health and wellness events
- Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships