Harvard University
Position Title: Front End Developer
Req ID: 65558BR
School or Unit: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Description: Position Description
As a member of the development team of the open-source Dataverse Project, the Front End Developer will be actively involved in the technical design and implementation of various components of the front end of the Single Page Application Dataverse. Although this developer should be able to work on all aspects of the Dataverse code, the main focus will be on the development and enhancement of the Dataverse frontend using the technologies in use, such as React, Java Server Faces, etc., and work on the migration from the old to the new Dataverse frontend. The Front End Developer will also assist with testing scripts and software deployment issues reviewing pull request code from the community. The Front End Developer may be asked to work on other related software products and single page applications. Throughout the process, the Front End Developer will be expected to perform unit tests and make bug fixes where necessary, revise code submissions (pull requests) from the open source community, merging new code with the existing code base. The Front End Developer will also contribute to the creation of the documentation supporting the application. The Front End Developer will work closely with the rest of the Dataverse Core Team and at times with the Dataverse Community.
This position reports to the IQSS Director of Data Science and Product Research.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of five years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills - Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar field preferred.
- Excellent programming skills.
- Experience in writing code in Java.
- Experience with React, Javascript, web and Single Page Application development a plus.
- Experience with Cypress testing automation or similar frameworks.
- Experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and iterative methodologies.
- Familiarity with source code control systems like SVN / CVS / Git.
- Ability to learn new languages, protocols, and frameworks quickly.
- Ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
Additional InformationThis is an 18-month term position from the start date, with the possibility of renewal based on funding and performance.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
All formal offers will be made by FAS HR.
The Institute for Quantitative Social Science (IQSS) is a university-wide institute whose mission is to solve society's greatest challenges through the creation, preservation, and dissemination of social science knowledge. We build infrastructure and community so social scientists can work at unprecedented speed, scale, and levels of collaboration. The IQSS approach includes: providing an environment (physical space, events, services) that encourages scholars to convene and collaborate; developing powerful (and broadly useful) statistical, computational, and analytical infrastructure and tools; building bridges between the many different scientific communities concerned with real world problems; removing impediments to discovery by providing exceptional administrative services; and supporting and showcasing innovative ideas through the creation and incubation of scientific programs.
The Dataverse Project is an open-source software project that represents the state of the art in open and generalist data repository. It has about 100 installations around the world including the most prominent and well known Harvard Dataverse Repository and an extensive community of users and code contributors. Harvard Dataverse Repository is a free data repository open to all researchers from any discipline, both inside and outside of the Harvard community, where you can share, archive, cite, access, and explore research data. Since 2012, the Institute for Quantitative Social Science has collaborated with Harvard Library and Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) to make the Harvard Dataverse Repository openly available to researchers and data collectors worldwide from all disciplines to deposit data. In this collaboration IQSS leads the development of the Dataverse Project.
IQSS sits in the Division of Social Science, which is strongly committed to creating and supporting a diverse workforce. Respect and fairness, kindness and collegiality, and trust and transparency are among the values we espouse and promote in our workplace culture. We work hard to ensure a healthy, inclusive and positive environment where everyone does their best work in support of Harvard's mission.
BenefitsWe invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only)#LI-JB1
Department Office Location: USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Code: I1257P IT RC Software/Data Prof III
Job Function: Information Technology
Work Format: Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub Unit: Social Sciences
Salary Grade: 057
Department: Institute for Quantitative Social Science (IQSS)
Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status: Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening: 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 thrive. We 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.
EOE 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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