Associate Application Developer
@ Harvard University

Cambridge, MA
$90,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 15 hours ago

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About Harvard University

By joining Harvard University, you become part of a vibrant community advancing a world-changing mission through innovation, collaboration, and skill-building.

About Central Administration & HUIT

The Central Administration (CADM) supports over 5,000 employees and serves Harvard's schools, students, faculty, and communities. Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is dedicated to delivering service and technological solutions in support of teaching, learning, research, and administration.

Job Description - Associate Application Developer

This full-time, fully benefited role is for the Student Information Systems team, working on the my.harvard Portal Optimization project. The Associate Application Developer is a full stack developer who writes basic code within the project's technical framework, while supporting the entire software development life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop solutions for core portal functions like Enrollment, Course Search, Advising, Grades, and more.
  • Utilize Django and FastAPI frameworks for comprehensive applications/web development.
  • Collaborate in a team environment to implement business solutions and documentation.
  • Participate in the software development life cycle and troubleshoot issues.
  • Maintain coding practices and support technical solutions to meet business requirements.

Additional Information

This role is funded through 6/30/27 with potential for renewal, requires onsite presence at least 2 days per month, and involves a 90-day orientation and review period. Candidates must reside in a commutable state as defined by Harvard's remote work guidelines.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of post-secondary education or relevant work experience.
  • Experience with Django, FastAPI, or similar web development frameworks.
  • Knowledge of the software development life cycle and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA standards for web accessibility.
  • Strong team performance skills and a service mindset.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, health insurance, retirement plans, wellness resources, professional development, and more.

Key skills/competency

  • Full stack development
  • Django
  • FastAPI
  • Web development
  • Software development life cycle
  • Technical documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Accessibility standards
  • Technical troubleshooting
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