Harvard University · 17 hours ago
Senior Software Architect/Engineer
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHarvard University is a vibrant community dedicated to advancing its world-changing mission. The Senior Software Engineer/Architect will support the delivery of university-wide systems and services, focusing on research administration and compliance, while driving architectural design decisions and leading development initiatives.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for the technical architecture, detailed technical design, and development of Java/JEE software modules and components
Lead small project teams (2–3 developers) through requirements analysis, technical design, development, and enhancement of new and existing software modules
Contribute equally to the design and development of core architectural components, UI and Java components, and back-end database models
Mentor junior developers and champion engineering best practices through design and code reviews
Collaborate with business analysts and QA to clarify project scope, specifications, and alternative solutions
Evaluate industry best practices and emerging technologies relevant to the application stack
Contribute to and apply project-wide standards, tools, and processes
Participate in a rotating on-call support schedule for Research administration and compliance applications
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience
3+ years of experience in the design and development of Java/JEE enterprise applications. Strong core Java/JEE skills are essential
Experience with full software lifecycle: requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment
Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to translate business requirements into technical design and implementation
Experience designing UI and Java components and defining back-end database structures
Familiarity with multi-tier application architecture and integration
Current technical experience must include: Java/JEE technologies (4+ years): JSP, Servlets, JDBC, JMS, and JEE frameworks such as JSF (PrimeFaces) and Spring
Web Services: SOAP and RESTful APIs; experience with Apigee API Gateway strongly preferred
ORM & Data Layer: Hibernate, SQL, PL/SQL, and data modeling (Oracle preferred). Familiarity with APEX/ORDS
Scripting: Python and/or Shell scripting experience a plus
XML: Schema development and validation
UI: Hands-on experience with JSF/PrimeFaces within enterprise applications
Application Servers: BEA's WebLogic and Tomcat
Development platforms: Windows, Unix and Linux
Experience with Maven, Git (preferred) or Subversion, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Additionally, the ideal candidate will be committed to producing excellent software, will be a self-starter and will be committed to delivering projects on-time
Experience with additional programming languages, e.g., Shell scripting will be considered a plus. The aptitude and desire to be a 'hands on' contributor is essential
Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA standards for web accessibility
Preferred
The demonstrated ability to learn new technologies is highly desirable
Experience with developing an API's using Apigee platform considered a plus
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field—or equivalent practical experience
Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private research university and a member of the Ivy League.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$136.43MKey Investors
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Alfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Clean Energy Center
2023-01-10Grant· $0.35M
2022-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2021-08-24Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Anne Margulies
CIO
Christopher Petty
Director Of Business Development
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