17-Jan-2025
Software Engineer
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
67778BR
Position Description
This is a supervised role, overseen by an experienced app and backend developer, engaging initially in a website rework for a research platform that needs a full website tech stack upgrade to modern expectations, libraries, and Patterns. The role will include self-directed web design and UI/UX development, substantial web app development, and coordination and development with a Django Python backend. The position may include original data visualizations, and some iOS and Android UI/UX development or guidance. This role will include some direct training across all relevant platforms.
Additional duties may include:
- Mobile app design, supervised upkeep of and test-building for multiple code stacks, and eventually new feature development.
- Work with the Senior Operations Manager, Senior Software Engineer (Eli Jones), and other team members to identify and perform platform maintenance, bug tracking and fixing, and to identify priorities for new feature development.
- Development of complex automated testing.
- Create, refine, maintain, and document software development processes and best practices; help with development of technical documents, online tutorials, and public presentations of the platform.
- Perform other software and web development duties as assigned.
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of 6 months from the position’s start date, with the possibility of extension.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a part-time, benefits eligible position with a schedule of 20 hours/week.
PLEASE NOTE: Short-listed candidates may be required to submit a work sample (for example, a sample code).
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of two years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum two years’ additional post-secondary education or relevant work experience
- Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and equipment
- Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or related field; or demonstrable expertise in areas directly referenced in this document.
- Three years of software development experience with web technologies and platforms. Experience in modern frontend web development, iOS development, and ui/ux development
- Specific experience with frontend web development, applications design, ui/ux design, React or other modern web frameworks, and some Python experience
- Experience in Javascript (and/or Typescript etc.)
- Experience with the open source Beiwe research platform and/or Tableau Server are a plus
- Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and equipment, as well as mobile device technologies
- Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and experience acting as a trusted advisor
- Preferred experience in Tableau server and/or mobile data collection applications
- Attention to detail, strong communication skills, excellent time management skills
Certificates and Licenses
- Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred
Working Conditions
- Fully remote with frequent Zoom meetings
Additional Information
Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!
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- The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
- Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
- This position has a 90 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.
Work Format Details
This position is eligible for 100% remote work. Employees may work from any of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
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.
Job Function
Information Technology
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Boston
Job Code
I0757P Applications Professional III
Work Format
Remote
Sub-Unit
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Salary Grade
057
Department
Biostatistics
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status
Part-time
Pre-Employment Screening
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