Senior Software Engineer / Architect

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.

Job-Specific 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 SQL*Plus, SQL Loader

Leverage GIT and SPLUNK

Develop and support APIGEE solutions and restful services

Support and develop extensions to Oracle EBS and EPM PBCS

Basic Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications are the minimum threshold a candidate must meet in order to be considered for this role.

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

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

The following Additional Qualifications are strongly preferred. If you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.

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

Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA standards for web accessibility

Certificates and Licenses:

Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred

Working Conditions: Onsite work is performed in an office setting.

Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week

This is a hybrid position and travel to the campus may be required for important project events with advance notice.

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity

Other Information:

Please provide a cover letter and resume as one document with your application.

This position has a 180-day orientation and review period.

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Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts . Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 059. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges   to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

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

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page .

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

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