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Data Warehouse Developer

Harvard University, MA
Job Level
Mid-level position
Post Date
08/23/2018
Job Category
Programmer / Developer
Sector
  • Systems / Operations
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Data / Database
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Duties & Responsibilities 

  • This position will participate in the design, architecture, security & performance tuning for Databases at Harvard Medical School.

  • They will write technical specifications to guide the selection of an integration with different Database systems.

  • This individual will design, implement, and test the structure and schemas of a data warehouse.

  • Write stored procedures and code to implement extract, transform, and load methodologies.

  • Design, implement, test, and debug database stored procedures and complex queries to extract, calculate or manipulate information.

  • Participate in Harvard Medical School development of strategy, processes, skills, and operational practices for the support Database integration and development.

  • Develop applications and enhancements from requirements high-level concept meetings

  • Strong understanding of data models and the data dictionary without IDE assistance.

  • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and business users in the development of new database functionality within applications.

  • Develop ad-hoc queries and reports on demand with short turnaround times as determined by business priorities.

  • Design applications and support Oracle APEX web application development platform.

  • Assist in the development of BI/DW architectures coordinated with Harvard Medical School

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

  • 7+ years of experience developing relational database driven online applications

  • 5+ years of Oracle/PL/SQL (Oracle10/11/12) experience

  • 2+ years of SQL Server experience

 

Additional Qualifications

  • Proven track record successfully developing Oracle database driven online applications that exceed expectations

  • Enjoy working in a highly collaborative, Agile-based software development environment

  • Very good understanding of database design, architecture, security & performance tuning

  • Ability to develop applications and enhancements from requirements defined not only in functional specifications but also in high-level concept meetings Strong understanding of data models and the data dictionary without IDE assistance.

  • Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment cross-organizationally with and without direct supervision.

  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical & performance issues in production environment.

  • Ability to Develop ad-hoc queries and reports on demand with short turnaround times as determined by business priorities.

  • Advance level skills in PowerShell scripting.

  • Experience in HTML, JavaScript, XML, XSL, AJAX, JSP, Web-services, VB/VBA and JAVA a plus.

  • Experience in Oracle APEX (web application development platform) a plus.

  • Technical understanding and development experience of BI/DW architectures

  • This individual will possess: the ability to work individually, within a team, and with other groups; strong written and verbal communication skills; a commitment to customer service; ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment; record of keeping abreast of industry trends and changes in technologies; a concern for accuracy, details and quality; strong interpersonal skills; proven analytical and problem-solving abilities; highly self-motivated and self-directed.

  • Project management experience.

  • Higher education experience preferred but not required.

  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies.

 

Additional Information

Harvard offers an outstanding benefits package including:
 
Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 11.5 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 complementary health services.
 
Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events and many discounts throughout metro Boston.
 
 
The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.