School or Unit: Harvard University Information Technology
Description: Position Description
Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is a community of Information Technology professionals committed to delivering service and technological solutions in support of teaching, learning, research and administration. We are recruiting an IT workforce that has both breadth in their ability to collaborate and innovate across disciplines - and depth in specific areas of expertise. HUIT offers opportunities for IT professionals to learn and work in a unique technology landscape and service-focused environment. If you are a technically proficient, nimble, user-focused, and accountable IT professional who also connects with the importance of collaborating well in a team environment, we are looking for you!
HUIT Academic Technology is looking for a motivated Software Engineer to join our team, and play an integral role in a dynamic, impactful development process. In this role, you will engage in every aspect of the software development life cycle; from gathering client requirements and designing robust software architecture to implementing both backend and client-side code. You'll also be actively involved in builds and deployments, handling releases, quality assurance, creating technical documentation and troubleshooting to ensure seamless operations and the successful delivery of our services.
Our team values learning, adaptability, and innovation, and as a Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to enhance and extend our service offerings and capabilities. You'll contribute to organizational and industry best practices, with a focus on security, performance, scalability, usability, and accessibility- key components that drive the success of our projects.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Academic Platforms & Development, you will be joining a dynamic team of software engineers who work on a diverse array of impactful projects for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), leveraging a wide range of innovative technologies. From academic computing and high-performance platforms powered by JupyterHub and OnDemand to the automation of cloud-based infrastructure deployments, you'll have the chance to contribute to the full spectrum of strategic initiatives. Our team is working on bringing new AI tools and solutions to help faculty and researchers enhance their teaching and learning efforts.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Participate fully in software development life cycle
Implement and support technical solutions to deliver business requirements
Identify, evaluate and implement opportunities to improve services
Contribute ideas to coding best practices and new technologies
Draw on relationship and technical skills to act as technical liaison to internal and external clients
Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards, policies and Code of Conduct
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of five years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Working knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms
3+ years of experience
Proficiency in Python
building web-delivered applications using modern platforms, frameworks, and patterns
Experience with
Web Services, API Integration, and working with databases
Front-end frameworks such as React or Vue
Jupyter Notebooks, Open OnDemand and High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems
Familiarity with:
automated testing
AI technologies.
WCAG accessibility standards
Working Conditions
Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting
Additional Information
Please provide a cover letter with your application.
Please note:
Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
We are unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
This position has a 180-day orientation and review period.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Accessibility:
Harvard University welcomes individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request an accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact our University Disability Resources Department.
About Us
More about HUIT:
Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is responsible for the strategy, planning, and delivery of information technology across the University. Our mission is to assure Harvard's leadership in IT. We strive to make it easier for faculty, students, and staff to teach, research, learn and work through the effective use of information technology. HUIT's core values are User Focused, Collaborative, Innovative and Open.
HUIT's core values are:
User-focused
Collaborative
Innovative
Open
IT Academy (designed for IT Staff):
HUIT's IT Academy aims to enable each IT staff person to grow professionally and become a trusted partner to her or his team. The IT Academy is built on the belief that every IT staff member across the University (including technology employees at each school and campus) can grow in her or his area of expertise as well as building strong people and project management skills. Learn more here: https://itacademy.harvard.edu/
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
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Department Office Location: USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Code: I0758P Applications Professional IV
Job Function: Information Technology
Work Format: Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub Unit: ------------
Salary Grade: 058
Department: Academic Technology
Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status: Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
Commitment to Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging: Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
