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Additional Qualifications and Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2-3 years of professional experience developing web applications using React, Angular or similar frameworks
• Demonstrated experience using modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Demonstrated experience building interactive data visualizations
• Experience with GraphQL and/or REST API frameworks
• Experience with TypeScript, Node, and command line
• Strong understanding of browser rendering behaviors and performance, including mobile development best practices
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Experience collaborating with team members through Git workflows
• Awareness of website accessibility standards
• Natural inclination to identify and address challenges with strong judgment and mature problem-solving skills
• Track record of contributing to team improvement initiatives and best practices
• Experience contributing to knowledge sharing within software development teams
• Excited to explore and learn new technologies and innovative practices in data visualization development
• Experience working within an Agile software development cycle
• Enthusiastic about initiating technical discussions and breaking down complex concepts for non-technical audiences Interested in economic and social development issues

As part of the interview process, applicants should be prepared to undertake an online technical challenge and demo samples of personal or professional work that best demonstrates relevant capabilities.

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Additional Information

Learn more about our work culture and see yourself at Harvard Kennedy School.

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.

This is a hybrid position based on our campus in Cambridge, MA. As a campus-based institution, we place a high value on the in-person experience, cross-team collaboration, and strong community building in order to create a vibrant campus for our students, faculty, staff, and research fellows. The position is required to work in-person on campus a minimum of three days per week during the academic year. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Salary Range: $76,400 - $130,000

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.,

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.,

Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard Kennedy School’s Mission and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism

At Harvard Kennedy School, fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels they belong is a matter of basic fairness consistent with our core values as an institution. It is also essential to our mission of improving public policy and leadership—because recruiting the best people and creating an environment where they can thrive make us better at what we do, because we learn more from people with different perspectives, and because we work in diverse groups and serve diverse societies. Learn more about Harvard Kennedy School’s commitment to Diversity Equity, and Anti-Racism.