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Job type full-time
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Dental insurance health insurance paid time off retirement plan tuition reimbursement vision insurance
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Position description
Harvard university information technology (huit) is a community of information technology professionals committed to delivering service and technological solutions in support of teaching, learning, research and administrationWe are recruiting an it workforce that has both breadth in their ability to collaborate and innovate across disciplines – and depth in specific areas of expertiseHuit offers opportunities for it professionals to learn and work in a unique technology landscape and service-focused environmentIf you are a technically proficient, nimble, user-focused, and accountable it professional who also connects with the importance of collaborating well in a team environment, we are looking for you!
*for those interested in remote work, this role can be primarily remoteWe also have beautiful on-campus space in the heart of harvard square for employees who choose to be on-site.*
Huit is seeking a web platform developer to join our experienced central web services team that provides web platform offerings and services at scale to the harvard communityThis new role is part of an initiative to build, launch, and evolve an enterprise-class web platform for university-wide needsWhile centered on web content management, this platform will intersect with an ecosystem of adjacent systems, including but not limited to design systems, content and multimedia delivery networks, identity and access management, cloud, and security.
Reporting to the senior technical lead, the candidate will work with team members and third-party implementation partners and will contribute to the product vision and the technical underpinnings of all facets of the platformThe role requires exceptional programming skills, experience with cloud hosting providers (acquia, pantheon) that specialize in drupal and wordpress, platform development and migrations, and integrating technologies via apis and web servicesThe web platform developer will be a key contributor to the platform build and ongoing development, including planning, requirements gathering, and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
Basic qualifications
Minimum of five years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Additional qualifications and skills
The following additional qualifications are strongly preferredIf you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.
Minimum of 3+ years of recent expert-level drupal development experience
Experience with wordpress theme and plugin development, php, vanilla javascript or js libraries (jquery, react), html5, css3
Experience building and using ci/cd workflows integrated with version control systems
Experience with user experience methods and an understanding of wcag 2.1, wai-aria, and the techniques used to make websites, electronic documents, and media content accessible.
Experience working with acquia site factory and pantheon webops platform
Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives, streamline processes and prioritize projects and tasks
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to assess and apply new technologies in innovative ways to solve business and technical problems
Certificates and licenses
Completion of harvard it academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred
Bachelor`s degree (preferably in computer science or a technical field) or equivalent related experience or other relevant certifications, such as acquia certified site builder, preferred
Working conditions
Interview and onboarding activity for this position may be conducted via telephone & zoom video conferencing.
This position will be based in cambridge, maHuit actively supports hybrid work where business and team needs allowAdditional detail will be discussed during the interview processAll remote work must be performed in a state in which harvard is registered to do business (ca, ct, ma, md, me, nh, ny, ri, and vt).
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 requirementsIndividuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasonsMore 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/.
Harvard continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of its faculty, staff and students, as well as the wider communityInformation and details can be found via harvard’s coronavirus workplace policies website: https://hr.harvard.edu/corona-virus-workplace-policies.
Additional information
Please provide a cover letter with your application.
Please note:
Harvard university requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
We are unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
This position has a 180-day orientation and review period.
More about huit:
Harvard university information technology (huit) is responsible for the strategy, planning, and delivery of information technology across the universityOur mission is to assure harvard’s leadership in itWe strive to make it easier for faculty, students, and staff to teach, research, learn and work through the effective use of information technologyHuit’s core values are user focused, collaborative, innovative and open.
It academy (designed for it staff):
Huit’s it academy aims to enable each it staff person to grow professionally and become a trusted partner to her or his teamThe it academy is built on the belief that every it staff member across the university (including technology employees at each school and campus) can grow in her or his area of expertise as well as building strong people and project management skillsLearn more here: https://itacademy.harvard.edu/
Total rewards:
Harvard’s total rewards program is designed to attract, retain, and reward the performance of talented employeesAs a harvard staff member, you enjoy many perks that come with working for one of the top employers in massachusetts, including:
Paid time off: 3 - 4 weeks accrued vacation days, 12 accrued sick days, 12.5 paid holidays plus winter recess, and 3 personal days awarded each calendar year.
Medical/dental/vision: we offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans.
Retirement: university-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
Tuition assistance program (tap): $40 per class at the harvard extension school and discounted options through participating harvard grad schools.
Harvard university employees credit union: our employees credit union provides a complete line of services for all your financial needsHttps://huecu.org
Transportation: 50% discounted mbta pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
Wellness options: a variety of programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation and complimentary health services.
Access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events and many discounts throughout metro boston.
Learn more: https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards
Accessibility:
Harvard university it plays an important role in supporting harvard`s commitment by seeking to create, procure and deploy technologies that are accessible to all, including and especially those who live with disabilityHarvard welcomes individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and participate in its programs and activitiesIf you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact our university disability resources department.
Job function
Information technology
Location
Usa - ma - cambridge
Job code
I0758p applications professional iv
Sub-unit
-
Department
Academic technology
Time status
Full-time
Salary grade
058
Union
00 - non union, exempt or temporary
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Identity
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 thriveWe 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.
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.
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