Position Description

The Front End Developer is responsible for creating client-facing data-visualization dashboards and course management tools in collaboration with the Operations, Curriculum, Production, and Marketing teams using JavaScript, React, and Python. You will also be working on cutting-edge interactive experiences related to course content and occasional custom UI development and front-end WordPress and Drupal development. While working with the UI/UX Designer and other members of the external education team, the Front End Developer will work to enhance and optimize the majority of our user-facing systems.
 

The Front End Developer shall have an opportunity to make a difference in shaping a unique education experience. The ideal candidate should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and be excited to contribute to a small team of developers and designers.
 

Job duties include:

• Collaborate with the team to conceptualize and prototype UI/UX enhancements
• Apply knowledge of CSS, HTML5, JS, WordPress, and Drupal, to develop engaging user experiences
• Support and develop a React and TypeScript data visualization and course management web application
• Build rapid iterations of proposed development alterations
• Deploy code to a production environment
• Version control of all code and assets
• Assist the UI/UX team in understanding limitations, possibilities, or best practices
• Assist with user testing, automated testing, and QA testing of code and or designs, as needed
• Utilize custom backend services in front-end development

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software, and equipment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with coding languages such as SQL, Python, and PHP
• Comfortability with learning new technologies and efficiently transferring knowledge to others
• Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to meet deadlines and work cooperatively in a collaborative team

Additional Information

This position is based in Boston, but the work may be done fully or primarily remote. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note: Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.

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. 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/. 

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

Harvard University offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 12.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, incredibly affordable classes directly at the Harvard Extension School, and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
• Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
• Wellness options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation, and complementary health services.
• Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events, and many discounts throughout metro Boston.

The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community 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.