Harvard University Central Administration (CADM) is looking to optimize the my.harvard Portal project by hiring an Associate Application Developer to write basic code within the project's technical framework and perform other duties as determined by project needs.
Requirements
- 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.
- Experience; participating in the software development life cycle.
- Experience; supporting technical solutions to deliver business requirements.
- Experience; troubleshooting problems and suggest improvements to coding practices.
- Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and equipment.
- Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
Other
- 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.
- Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor.
- Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.
- This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available.
