Associate Application Developer

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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!

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

This is a fully benefited, full-time Harvard University position that has been funded through 6/30/27. There is the possibility of renewal, contingent on funding and department & university priorities.

The Associate Application Developer is a full stack developer who will join the Student Information Systems team and work on the my.harvard Portal Optimization project. The developer will be expected to write basic code within the project’s technical framework, as well as perform other duties as determined by project needs.

• Gain an understanding of the core functions of the my.harvard portal in order to develop solutions that meet existing business needs, including:
• Enrollment, Course Search, Advising, Grades, Tasks and Holds, Activity Guide Processes, Student Profile, Student Financials, and Financial Aid.
• Perform comprehensive applications/web development with Django and FastAPI frameworks for a project of large size and complexity.
• Work as part of a team to implement business solutions.
• Write basic code of moderate complexity and maintain related documentation.
• Participate fully in the software development life cycle.
• Support technical solutions to deliver business requirements.
• Troubleshoot problems and suggest improvements to coding practices.

More About HUIT:

Our Mission: huit.harvard.edu/about

We empower the Harvard community with essential and transformative technologies to advance education, knowledge, and discovery.

HUIT’s core values are: 

• Human-centered 
• University-focused
• Innovation-driven
• Team-oriented

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/.

Basic Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications are the minimum threshold a candidate must meet in order to be considered for this role.

• 2+ years of post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

The following Additional Qualifications are strongly preferred. If you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.

• Hands-on experience with applications/web development with Django and FastAPI frameworks or similar.
• Experience;
  • writing basic code of moderate complexity and maintain related documentation.
  • participating in the software development life cycle.
  • supporting technical solutions to deliver business requirements.
  • troubleshooting problems and suggest improvements to coding practices.
• 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.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred

• Appointment End Date: 6/30/27
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
  • This position requires candidates to be onsite a minimum of 2 days per month, every other Thursday, and additional days based on business needs
  • The hire must live in a commutable state
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
• Other Information:
  • Please provide a cover letter and resume as one document with your application.
  • This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.

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Work Format Details

This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one 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. 

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

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