Define the multi-year backend roadmap for Books and royalty platforms, balancing long-term evolution with near-term delivery.
Lead architectural decisions across teams through influence and shared standards.

Backend Platform Engineering:

Build resilient ordering and fulfillment systems using Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, Redis, and event-driven patterns.
Drive observability, SLOs, and reliability programs to ensure financial flow integrity.

Technical Leadership & Innovation:

Mentor engineers into technical leaders and foster a culture of curiosity and ownership.
Champion AI-assisted development and pragmatic adoption of emerging technologies.

ITHAKA

ITHAKA expands access to knowledge and education worldwide through services like JSTOR, Portico, and Ithaka S+R. With employees distributed across the continental US and offices in New York and Ann Arbor, ITHAKA fosters a culture of belonging, evidence, speed, teamwork, and trust.

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