<p>Together we make breakthroughs possible.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Why join OCLC?</p> <p>OCLC is consistently recognized as a best place to work by several independent programs. We recognize and reward people and results with a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This means competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributions-performance, experience, and skills-along with exceptional benefits, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement plans with generous company contributions, and a commitment to your overall well-being.</p> <ul> <li> <p>We know the best ideas don't always happen at a desk. Take a walking meeting around our 100-acre campus or enjoy lunch on the patio. We're committed to your success-both personally and professionally. Hybrid work environment: For many roles, three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Free use of our on-site ?tness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room</p> </li><li> <p>Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC</p> </li><li> <p>Health and wellness events</p> </li><li> <p>Work environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology tools</p> </li><li> <p>Paid parental leave and adoption assistance</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility</p> </li><li> <p>Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships</p> </li></ul> <p>Join us in transforming how people everywhere access information and be part of a mission-driven team that makes a global impact.</p> <p>The job details are as follows:</p> <p>The Wise Events team at OCLC is seeking an experienced Lead Drupal Engineer to join our development team in Dublin, OH. Wise Events provides comprehensive event management solutions for libraries worldwide, helping them create, promote, and manage engaging community programs. This role will focus on architecting and developing robust web applications using Drupal while mentoring junior developers and driving technical excellence across the team.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Lead the technical architecture, design, and development of complex Drupal-based solutions for the Wise Events platform </li><li>Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers on the team </li><li>Analyze, debug, and solve complex problems in a service-oriented, multi-application environment </li><li>Perform high-level system analysis and architect scalable solutions for new and existing event management features </li><li>Lead code reviews and establish development best practices and coding standards </li><li>Participate in and guide unit, system & acceptance testing by designing comprehensive test strategies, building test data, and implementing automated testing solutions </li><li>Drive innovation by developing reusable components, modules, and methodologies that enhance team productivity </li><li>Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions </li><li>Execute with speed and agility while maintaining high code quality and system reliability </li><li>Champion accessibility, performance optimization, and security best practices. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline </li><li>5-7 years of web development experience with 3+ years focused on Drupal development </li><li>Expert-level proficiency in Drupal 9/10, PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript </li><li>Strong experience with Drupal theming, custom module development, and site building </li><li>Proficiency with version control systems (Git), composer dependency management </li><li>Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and web services integration </li><li>Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and MVC architecture </li><li>Proven leadership experience mentoring developers and leading technical projects </li><li>Strong oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders </li><li>Creative problem-solver with innovative thinking and attention to detail </li><li>Experience with Agile methodology, Scrum framework, and JIRA for project management </li><li>Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular) </li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (Pantheon preferred) and DevOps practices </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions: Normal office environment.</p> <p>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.</p>