Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to support the Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning (VPAL) in addressing data requirements for its online learning initiatives and a new custom online learning experience platform.
Requirements
- Proficiency in relational database systems and/or NoSQL databases
- Knowledge of complex ETL processes and process automation
- Experience deploying software on scalable cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS)
- Experience with building or maintaining APIs and services using RESTful architecture
- Expertise in programming languages such as Python and SQL
- Experience with distributed computing systems (e.g. Spark, Hadoop, PySpark)
- Proficiency with data integration and orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow) and CI/CD pipelines
Responsibilities
- Supporting the development of data processes, infrastructure, and analytics connected to learning platforms, CRM and e-commerce systems, ticketing systems, and marketing applications.
- Engaging in technical collaboration with other stakeholders and partners, including Harvard University IT and other university entities, to design scalable, reusable solutions and deploy reliable code.
- Build, maintain, and modify relational and multidimensional databases, relationships, data flows, and interfaces within the data warehouse.
- Implement and expand data pipelines through efficient ETL activities.
- Develop and maintain new features and integrate applications with internal and third-party APIs.
- Build and sustain tools for deployment, monitoring, and operations.
- Follow engineering standards and practices to enhance quality and excellence within the team.
Other
- Minimum of two years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience
- This is a two-year term position with the possibility of renewal dependent upon business need and continued funding.
- Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- In-person work is performed in an open office setting
- This position is salary grade level 057.
