BFT Temporary Web Application Architect

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Molecular Biology (MolBio) at MGH is a world-class research community composed of approximately 18 laboratories and more than 250 scientists, staff, and trainees. The department conducts leading-edge research in molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, and related disciplines. Our investigators hold appointments at Harvard Medical School and collaborate closely with the MGH Research Institute and the HMS Department of Genetics, contributing to scientific breakthroughs that advance human health. The department is home to internationally recognized researchers, including Nobel and Lasker Award winners and members of the National Academy of Sciences, reflecting a deep commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, and discovery. This position requires advanced capabilities in modern application architecture, security, and deployment to ensure continuity of critical departmental systems. The developer will be expected to design and maintain production-grade, multi-user web applications; implement secure authentication and authorization workflows, including SSO and integration with enterprise identity providers. A comprehensive understanding of project and stakeholder management, paired with the ability to formally document technical processes and procedures, will be essential for success in this role. Incumbent expected to collaborate with scientists, administrators, and cross-functional technical teams to design and develop custom web applications tailored to both administrative and research needs. Drive the adoption of modern web technologies, tools, and methodologies that will improve efficiency and productivity within the department. Own the end-to-end development of features and systems – from architecture and implementation to optimization and long-term maintenance. Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code that adheres to best web development practices and the broader enterprise security standards. Willingness to adapt to learn new technologies and approaches.

Requirements

Backend and frontend development experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and familiarity with modern frameworks (e.g., Linux, React, Vue, Angular, Svelte; PHP is a plus) as well as extensive experience building and working with relational databases.
Experience with modern content management systems, including integrating and customizing CMS platforms for dynamic content delivery (Drupal experience is a plus).
Familiarity with version control, code reviews, monitoring tools, logging frameworks, and automated deployment practices.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to understand and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences.
Able to lead projects and manage stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring successful deadline-driven outcomes are met.
Extremely self-motivated, with great time management skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Solid 3-5 years of experience in modern full-stack web development.
Experience with web application development frameworks.
Strong understanding of web application architecture and design patterns.
Strong knowledge of web development technologies.
Experience with cloud-based web application development.
Experience with database design and development.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

PHP is a plus
Drupal experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform issues across multiple environments.
Monitor and optimize platform performance, availability, and capacity.
Manage day-to-day operations of enterprise platforms, including applications, servers, storage, and networked services.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business and technical projects.
Support security hardening and vulnerability remediation efforts.
Participate in platform upgrades, migrations, and patch management.
Contribute to the design and implementation of new platforms and services.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency.
Design and implement web applications that meet the business needs of an organization.
Work with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for web applications.
Collaborate with other IT professionals to develop web application architectures that are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of web application architectures, designs, and code.
Provide technical guidance and leadership to other developers on the team.
Develop and implement web application development standards and best practices.
Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in web application development and provide recommendations for improvements to the systems.
Collaborate with other IT professionals to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to web applications.