Data Checker Jobs Near Me

At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide, because we believe that what is known must be shared. Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation. At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. You'll learn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, test, and support software components for the Access Checker system.
• Develop new features and enhancements for a high-throughput link-harvesting and evaluation pipeline.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested Java/Spring code and contribute to a reliable production service.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve technical issues, including performance, reliability, and integration concerns.
• Work with team members to design solutions that integrate cleanly with other OCLC systems while minimising performance and resource impact.
• Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and team problem-solving.
• Contribute to code quality standards, including testability, readability, observability, and operational readiness.
• Use AI-assisted development tools and contribute to the team's use of ML/LLMs where appropriate to improve evaluation accuracy, efficiency, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to refine and deliver features.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years of relevant software development experience delivering production-quality software.
• Strong programming skills in Java/Spring with solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including object-oriented design, testing, debugging, and performance considerations.
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful services or APIs.
• Experience working with relational databases and data-driven applications.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with a distributed team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• 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.

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.