The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
(HHI) is an interfaculty initiative with the mission to advance the science and
practice of humanitarian response worldwide through research and education. Founded
in 2005 and based in the Department of Global Health and Population at the
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, HHI serves as the humanitarian arm
of Harvard University and brings an interdisciplinary approach to building the
evidence base of humanitarian studies and professionalizing the field of
humanitarian aid.
As a core member of our web development staff, the Back End Developer will have
a crucial role in implementing new software features under a tight development
schedule. The Back End Developer is a member of a small, dynamic, and highly
motivated team tasked with design, implementation, quality assurance, and user
acceptance testing in a continuous integration process, and will be responsible
for building applications that exhibit superior reliability, robustness, and
performance.
This is a hands-on web development role, and requires the implementation of a
system using Python/Django, Docker, AWS, PostgreSQL (among other platforms) and
using best practice continuous integration tools. A successful candidate will
possess a broad knowledge of open source development practices. This individual
will also thrive in a collaborative and team-oriented environment, have an
interest in the work conducted by HHI (particularly survey work in difficult
environments), and have a desire to acquire and apply new skills.
Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the
following:
- Designing, testing, documenting, and implementing new application components
within a team of developers
- Independently investigating, identifying and correct defects in existing code
bases
- Maintaining Docker configuration, systems administration and code deployment
- Compiling and making minor changes to front-end scripts and stylesheets using
tools such as npm and webpack
- Participating in code reviews and revising own code in response to feedback
from other developers
- Participating in meetings and other coordination activities with the team
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term end date of one year from date of hire,
with possibility for extension.
PLEASE NOTE: Short-listed candidates may be required to
submit a past/existing Python work sample.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in computer
science, computer engineering, information technology, or related required
- 3+ years of related work experience required
- Python experience required
PLEASE NOTE: Short-listed candidates may be required to
submit a past/existing Python work sample.
Additional Qualifications
- Understanding of Django and its
ORM preferred
- Understanding of REST API principles; experience with Django REST Framework
preferred
- Working knowledge of Docker as a development environment preferred
- Basic familiarity with PostgreSQL and MongoDB preferred
- Experience ompiling and making minor changes to front-end scripts and
stylesheets using tools such as npm and webpack preferred
- Interest in and willingness to learn Linux systems administration preferred
- Experience with humanitarian data collection preferred
- Experience with front-end technologies such as ECMAScript 2015 (ES6), React,
Redux, and SCSS preferred
- Familiarity with Node.js and Redis preferred
- Language skill to assist with internationalization preferred
- Experience working with limited supervision preferred
- Experience communicating effectively with non-technical users preferred
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
preferred
Additional Information
Harvard
offers an outstanding benefits package including:
Time
Off: 3- 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid
sick days, 11.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental
& vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting
after 3 years of service.
Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, $40 per class
at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating
Harvard grad schools.
Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as
additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
Wellness Options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no
cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation and
complimentary health services.
Harvard access to athletic facilities,
libraries, campus events and many discounts throughout metro Boston.
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!
Job Function
Information Technology
Location
USA - MA - Boston
Department
Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
Time Status
Full-time
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Salary Grade
056
Pre-Employment Screening
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EEO 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.
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