Full Stack Eng D-3

Company: Harvard University
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

61096BRAuto req ID:61096BRJob Code:RS0058 Senior Researcher I Location:USA - MA - Boston Business Title:Full Stack Engineer, D-3Sub-Unit:------------ Appointment End Date:2023-06-30T00:00:00ZSalary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :058Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Basic Qualifications:+ BSc/BA in Computer Science or relevant work experience+ 2+ years of proven experience as a Software Engineer, preferably within the media and EdTech spaceAdditional Qualifications and Skills:+ Good understanding of the software development lifecycle+ Ability to work independently+ Excellent organizational and communication skills+ Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization+ Strong Experience with:+ JavaScript frameworks/libraries (React, Vuejs, nextjs)+ Front-end tooling (Webpack, Babel, ESLint, NPM)+ Version control systems like Git+ Database queries (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, NoSQL) and modern database tooling (Supabase, AWS Amplify)+ Comfortable sketching out designs in Figma, Plasmic, Sketch, InVision, Mural or MiroYou'll stand out if you are:+ Innovative+ Tools agnostic but enjoy experimenting with new ones+ Agile approach to design and implementation+ Strong mentor and trainer of other staff and able to resource external developers and expertiseAdditional Information:This is a full-time term appointment starting as soon as possible through June 30, 2023, with an expectation of reappointment.This role is offered as a hybrid (some combination of onsite and remote) where you are required to be onsite at our Boston, MA based campus for 2-4 days per week. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity. All candidates will be expected to submit a writing sample, transcript, and a code sample to be reviewed by an HBS statistician.The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard's Vaccine & Booster Requirements (http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/.) . Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University's COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University's "COVID-19 Vaccine Information" webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/.While we continue to monitor the evolving COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, we appreciate your understanding and flexibility with our interview process. Please note that we will be conducting interviews virtually (phone and or Zoom) for selected candidates until further notice.Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore HBS work culture at https://www.hbs.edu/employmentDepartment:Division of Research and Faculty DevelopmentPre-Employment Screening:Education, IdentityJob Function:Research, TechnicalPosition Description:The Digital, Data, and Design (D-3) Institute at Harvard is looking for a Full Stack Engineer to drive product development at our newly formed research labs. D-3 formally launched in July 2022 with 12 labs that will provide cutting-edge research faced by academics and practitioners. Business, the global economy, and societies around the world are facing dramatic upheaval as a result of rapid technological change driven simultaneously by digitization, the application of data science and machine learning to all facets of the company, economic, and human data, and a new emphasis on the importance of design and innovation on value creation for stakeholders. D-3 (re)invents how organizations will compete and thrive in this new world and educates the next generation of leaders.D-3 features a cohort of 12 research labs led by Harvard Business School faculty. The full stack engineer will initially support the LIFE Lab and the Tech for All Lab to develop prototypes, build scalable platforms and interfaces, and other products to support faculty research. The full stack engineer will work within the larger D-3 Data and Research Science function and will work closely with data engineering and data science capabilities. More specific duties of the full stack engineer are included below.Duties will include:+ Writing cross-browser HTML, CSS, and JavaScript+ Developing accessible and responsive web pages+ Working with RESTful APIs+ Other duties may be assigned.School/Unit:Harvard Business School EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

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