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Harvard Medical School is hiring a Senior Software Engineer. The role builds and supports secure web applications and reports on Oracle APEX and PL/SQL, leading development across the full lifecycle from requirements gathering through maintenance. The engineer also troubleshoots critical production issues, gives architectural guidance, and mentors junior staff.

Highlights

Lead application development under Software Development Life Cycle best practices, covering requirements gathering, functional analysis, design, development, unit testing, documentation, implementation, maintenance, and support.
Develop PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, and supporting database objects, applying techniques such as dynamic SQL, ref cursors, bulk collection, explain plans, materialized views, and performance tuning.
Build secure, user-focused web applications and reports with Oracle APEX, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and web services, using REST design principles for services and integrations.
Troubleshoot critical production issues and resolve them promptly while keeping applications usable, secure, reliable, and performant.
Provide architectural guidance on development best practices, user interface frameworks, server-side development, integrations, and messaging, and evaluate the Oracle APEX roadmap for the HMS-AAD platform.
Work with consultants, vendors, and internal technology partners on code reviews, security reviews, and integrations, and research new tools for feasibility and fit with the organization's technology strategy.
Seven years of post-secondary education or relevant work experience; a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Experience designing interactive Oracle APEX applications and developing software in Java, JavaScript, PL/SQL, or similar languages, along with web framework experience and test-driven development.
Excellent knowledge of relational databases, experience with Agile and Lean methodologies, and the ability to document business and technical requirements clearly.
Standard schedule of 35 hours per week in a hybrid arrangement; Harvard is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer role focuses on developing secure new applications and functionality, enhancing and supporting existing applications, providing system redundancy, and collaborating closely with AA&D staff and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and timely solutions. The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for leading application development efforts and adhering to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices. The role performs the full application development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, functional analysis, design, development, unit testing, documentation, implementation, maintenance, and support of applications and reports. Key responsibilities include developing PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, and supporting database objects. The role may leverage Oracle AOP, Dynamic SQL, ref cursors, bulk collection, explain plans, materialized views, shell scripting, and performance tuning techniques. The position also applies knowledge of object-oriented programming, API development, and API management to build scalable and maintainable solutions. The Senior Software Engineer uses Oracle APEX, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and web services to rapidly deliver secure, user-focused web applications and reports. This role employs REST design principles in the development of web services and integrations and works to ensure application usability, security, reliability, and performance. The position is responsible for troubleshooting critical production issues and providing timely resolution. It also provides architectural guidance and leadership on software development best practices, user interface design frameworks, server-side development, integrations, messaging solutions, and related tools and technologies. The role evaluates the Oracle APEX technology roadmap and emerging tools to identify capabilities that would benefit the HMS-AAD platform. In addition, the Senior Software Engineer collaborates with consultants, vendors, and internal technology partners as needed to conduct code reviews, security reviews, integrations, and adoption of best practices. The role serves as a technical liaison to internal and external stakeholders, mentors junior staff, and researches new technologies, tools, and software products to determine their feasibility and alignment with the organization’s technology strategy.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

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

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

Experience designing interactive Oracle APEX applications.
Ability to develop software in Java, JavaScript, PL/SQL, or other programming languages.
Experience developing web applications using at least one popular web framework.
Experience with test-driven development.
Proficiency with software engineering tools and development best practices.
Ability to document business and technical requirements, specifications, and solutions clearly.
Excellent knowledge of relational databases and database-driven applications.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and consensus-building skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with staff at all organizational levels.
Experience with higher education fundraising is a plus.
Strategic approach to problem-solving and the ability to develop and communicate a sound plan.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to connect product design and features to strategic objectives.
Experience with both Agile and Lean development methodologies.

Certificates and Licenses:

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

Additional Information

Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week

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

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity

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.

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.

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