Senior Software Engineer / Architect

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer / Architect will contribute to the strategic direction of the University's financial management systems, with a primary responsibility supporting the enterprise Oracle EBS and EPM environments. This position will report to the Director of Administrative Systems, as a part of the university central IT unit, HUIT. Lead comprehensive applications/web development for highly complex projects; typically work as part of a team to implement complex business solutions. Deliver strategic and expert coding; focus on overarching development strategy for a large, complex, multi-faceted application. May manage a number of projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience
• Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and equipment
• Highly specialized knowledge of a specific technology
• Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA standards for web accessibility
• Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate fully in software development life cycle
• Lead development of technical solutions to deliver business requirements
• Participate in long term strategic planning for the application portfolio(s)
• Establish and maintain internal/external stakeholder relationships
• Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards, policies and Code of Conduct
• Develop using Oracle PL/SQL, shell scripting and Groovy
• Extend Amazon infrastructure using Python, AWS ECS, AWS Secrets Manager and Docker containers
• Oracle APEX, BI Publisher, Oracle SQLPlus, Oracle SQL Loader
• Leverage GIT and SPLUNK
• Develop and support APIGEE solutions and restful services
• Support and develop extensions to Oracle EBS and EPM PBCS

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed