OpenDP Software Developer

at  Harvard University

JOB SUMMARY

Independently perform complex applications/web development for projects of large to very large size and complexity; typically work as part of a team to implement business solutions. Responsible for all aspects of application development cycle. Code advanced and complex software solutions. This is a one-year full-time term position with a possibility of extension.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

OpenDP is an open-source initiative for building libraries, tools, and systems to share and analyze sensitive data with the strong mathematical protections of differential privacy. It has a rapidly growing community that spans academia, industry, and government.
As a software developer, you will be a member of the OpenDP team and report to the development team manager. Your role will involve contributing to the development of software tools, with a primary focus on the OpenDP Library—a modular toolkit comprising privacy routines.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Expert Python programming skills.
• Fluency in the Rust programming language.
• Familiarity with the R language.
• Basic knowledge of statistics.
• Experience with version control systems. Knowledge of GitHub continuous integration processes preferred.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• An interest in continuous learning and willingness to research and learn new technologies.
• Proven ability to document software features in Python, Rust, and R. Experience with Sphinx and Jupyter notebooks is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Well-organized and detail oriented.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in an office environment.

• Collaborate with the team, including researchers, on the design, planning, and implementation of software libraries for private data analysis.
• Participate in all aspects of the software development life cycle, which involves coding complex software solutions, building unit and integration tests, and writing documentation.
• Collaborate in developing and maintaining the team’s continuous integration support infrastructure.
• Contribute ideas and evaluate potential improvements for the OpenDP software ecosystem, including development processes.
• As needed, will provide second-tier support to internal and external clients, as a technical liaison, assisting with software usage and capability questions.
• With the team, provide mentorship during our fellow and intern programs.