Software Engineer at OCLC Canada

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Dublin, Ohio
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Aug 24, 2026

Description

OCLC is hiring a Software Engineer to build and maintain the Access Checker service, a high-throughput platform that harvests and evaluates the accuracy of eResource links. The role involves developing Java/Spring components, RESTful services, database-driven applications, and AI-assisted evaluation workflows; debugging production issues; participating in code reviews and technical design; and collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams. The position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 2–4 years of relevant software development experience, and experience with Java/Spring, APIs, relational databases, and AI tools.

Required Skills

Java/Spring
REST APIs
Relational databases
CI/CD
AI tools
ML/LLMs

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience
Required Previous Experiences: 2–4 years of relevant software development experience delivering production-quality software
Experience developing and integrating RESTful services or APIs
Experience working with relational databases and data-driven applications
Experience using AI tools, frameworks, or concepts as part of the software development process
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with React and Python for user interfaces, tooling, or automated testing
Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices
Experience with database systems and data-intensive workflows
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and modern software delivery pipelines
Experience working with cloud-based services or distributed systems
Exposure to ML/LLM-enabled applications or an interest in applying them in production systems
Experience working in large codebases or platform ecosystems with multiple dependencies
Translation Company Name: OCLC, Inc.