Harvard University

Harvard University

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, MA, United States · Senior

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PERM / green-card track50
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About the role

  • This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.
  • The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for leading application development efforts and adhering to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices.
  • The role may leverage Oracle AOP, Dynamic SQL, ref cursors, bulk collection, explain plans, materialized views, shell scripting, and performance tuning techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Support for families and caregivers
  • By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise.
  • include developing PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, and supporting database objects.
  • The position also applies knowledge of object-oriented programming, API development, and API management to build scalable and maintainable solutions.
  • The Senior Software Engineer uses Oracle APEX, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and web services to rapidly deliver secure, user-focused web applications and reports.

Requirements

  • Staying Informed About Your Application: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not always be able to reach out right away, but you can track your status anytime through the Careers@Harvard portal.

Skills

  • Experience designing interactive Oracle APEX applications.
  • Experience with test-driven development.
  • Proficiency with software engineering tools and development best practices.
  • Excellent knowledge of relational databases and database-driven applications.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and consensus-building skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Experience with higher education fundraising is a plus.
  • Experience with both Agile and Lean development methodologies.
  • Certificates and Licenses:
  • Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred.
  • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week

Benefits

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Why join Harvard Medical School?
  • You'll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
  • equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
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