Software Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Design and maintain web-based software dedicated to biomedical data discovery and visualization.

• Engage thoroughly in the software development life cycle across multiple ongoing projects.

• Detect, prioritize, and resolve software bugs and performance issues utilizing browser developer tools across various browsers and devices.

• Create tests and documentation while ensuring the maintenance of reliable, open-source code.

• Take part in code reviews, issue tracking, and iterative product development processes.

• Assist in the creation of utility tools for managing metadata and handling file formats related to genomic, single-cell, and bioimaging data.

• Use Docker or similar tools to containerize workflows, ensuring portability and reproducibility.

• Deploy, oversee, and sustain cloud-based services that support lab software and data portals.

• Collaborate with researchers and subject matter experts to convert scientific requirements into software functionalities.

• Contribute to academic publications, technical documentation, and materials for both general and specialist audiences.

• Keep abreast of emerging technologies in data visualization, artificial intelligence, software development, and computational data science.

• Adhere to the technical standards, policies, and Code of Conduct set by Harvard University IT.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of two years of post-secondary education or relevant work experience.

• 1–3 years of professional experience in software development.

• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, shell scripting, and modern web frameworks such as React and Vue.

• Familiarity with REST/GraphQL APIs, CSS, and component-based design patterns.

• Experience with automated testing, version control systems (e.g., GitHub), and collaborative software development workflows.

• Strong skills in problem-solving and communication.

• Working knowledge of automated testing, version control (e.g., GitHub), and package distribution (e.g., npm, PyPI).

• Experience with visualization libraries such as Vitessce, Gosling, D3.js, or similar tools.

• Familiarity with WebGL/WebGPU or emerging trends in visualization is advantageous.

• Knowledge of LLMs, natural-language interfaces, and AI-powered development tools.

• Background in bioinformatics data formats, molecular biology, or genomics/single-cell/spatial biology data.

• Experience contributing to open-source projects is highly regarded.

• Must fulfill all scheduled hours in a Harvard registered state.

• Harvard University is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including parental leave.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one.

• Retirement plans with contributions from the university.

• Access to wellbeing and mental health resources.

• Support for families and caregivers.

• Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance and reimbursement.

• Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks.