DevOps Engineer, Facebook Archive Project

Harvard University

DevOps Engineer, Facebook Archive Project
Harvard Kennedy School
56461BR



Job Code
I0757P Applications Professional III

Job-Specific Responsibilities
The Public Interest Tech Lab

is in need of full-time developers, preferably with some python and AWS

cloud experience. Knowledge of app development, machine learning

algorithms, and/or multiparty computation is a plus. Willingness to

learn new tools and methods necessary. We have several groundbreaking

"save the world" and "tech for society" projects underway at the Tech Lab.

You would join our team of developers, who are building models of

alternative online app and privacy platforms, and working on voting,

misinformation, and manufacturing infrastructures. Employment would be

full-time at Harvard with benefits.

This role will serve on the Facebook Archive Project (fbarchive.org)

team and work closely with the Public Interest Tech Lab and the

Technology and Social Change Project teams at the Shorenstein Center.

About the Shorenstein Center
The

Shorenstein Center is a research center based at the John F. Kennedy

School of Government at Harvard University, with a mission to study and

analyze the power of media and technology and its impact on governance,

public policy and politics.

Typical Core Duties

• Participate fully in software development life cycle
• Implement and support technical solutions to deliver business requirements
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve services
• Contribute ideas to coding best practices and new technologies
• Draw on relationship and technical skills to act as technical liaison to internal and external clients
• Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards, policies and Code of Conduct

Additional Information

This position is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment ending one year from date of hire, with possibility of renewal.

We regret that the Harvard Kennedy School does not provide visa sponsorship.
Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks.
Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment.

Please note: This is an in-person/on campus position based in Cambridge, MA, with possible flexible work options.

The

University requires all Harvard community members to be fully

vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine

boosters, as detailed in Harvard's Vaccine & Booster Requirements.

Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for

medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the

University's COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification

of vaccination status may be found at the University's “COVID-19

Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/.

Salary Range: $69,100 - $116,100
Note:

Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range;

however, they are ultimately determined by the scope of the position,

the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.

Harvard offers a generous benefits package including:

• Time Off: 3- 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 12.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
• Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
• Wellness Options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation and complimentary health services.
  Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events and many discounts throughout metro Boston.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting

Job Function
Information Technology

Sub Unit
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Location
USA - MA - Cambridge

Department
Shorenstein Center

Time Status
Full-time

Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Pre-Employment Screening
Identity

EEO 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

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Any combination of the following, a plus:

- Proficiency with web technology including DNS, Nginx/Apache, LetsEncrypt

- Proficiency in AWS: ec2, S3, VPC, IAM

- Programming experience in Python and PHP

- Experience managing web services in a Linux environment

- Experience managing Flask applications

- Strong communication and writing skills

- Experience handling backup strategies within AWS

- Additional AWS services: CloudWatch, RDS, Lambda, Cognito

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