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BFT Temporary Web Application Architect

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Advanced capabilities in modern application architecture, security, and deployment
  • Backend and frontend development experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
  • 3-5 years of experience in modern full-stack web development

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement web applications that meet the business needs of the organization
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business and technical projects
  • Monitor and optimize platform performance, availability, and capacity
  • Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of web application architectures

Key facts

Hard skills

Web Application Development Database Design Project Management JScript Linux React Jsx Angular (Web Framework) Svelte (Software) PHP Development Content Management Systems Version Control Application Release Automation Drupal

Other skills

  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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Brigham and Women's Hospital

Hospitals & Health Care

Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is an international leader in virtually every area of medicine and has been the site of pioneering breakthroughs that have improved lives around the world. A major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BWH has a legacy of excellence that continues to grow. With two outstanding hospitals, over 150 outpatient practices, and over 1,200 physicians, we serve patients from New England, throughout the United States, and from 120 countries around the world. The BWH name is a reflection of our history. In 1980 three of Boston’s oldest and most prestigious Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals - the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, the Robert Breck Brigham Hospital, and the Boston Hospital for Women – merged to form Brigham and Women’s Hospital. As a national leader in improving health care quality and safety, we have helped to develop some of the industry’s best practices including computerized physician order entry (CPOE) to prevent medication errors. The CPOE is now a nationally-accepted safety practice. The BWH Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) is one of the most powerful biomedical research institutes in the world and the second largest recipient of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among independent hospitals in the United States. BWH has long had great success in research as measured by the number of important discoveries made, the size and scope of its research portfolio and the volume of publications annually. BWH is a training ground for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. We have 1,100 trainees in over 140 of the most sought after training programs in the world, and also host Harvard Medical School students in rotations throughout our programs. As our global health services expand, our clinical trainees have rich opportunities to contribute and learn in challenging environments around the world. Brigham and Women's Hospital is an EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer.

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IndustryHospitals & Health Care
Company size10001

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Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.


 

Job Summary

The Department of Molecular Biology (MolBio) at MGH is a world class research community composed of approximately 18 laboratories and more than 250 scientists, staff, and trainees. The department conducts leading edge research in molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, and related disciplines.
Our investigators hold appointments at Harvard Medical School and collaborate closely with the MGH Research Institute and the HMS Department of Genetics, contributing to scientific breakthroughs that advance human health. The department is home to internationally recognized researchers, including Nobel and Lasker Award winners and members of the National Academy of Sciences, reflecting a deep commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, and discovery.

Hourly pay rate: $45.17 - $65.74
This role is 40 hours / week


 

Qualifications

Position Overview:

This position requires advanced capabilities in modern application architecture, security, and deployment to ensure continuity of critical departmental systems. The developer will be expected to design and maintain production‑grade, multi‑user web applications; implement secure authentication and authorization workflows, including SSO and integration with enterprise identity providers.

A comprehensive understanding of project and stakeholder management, paired with the ability to formally document technical processes and procedures, will be essential for success in this role. Incumbent expected to collaborate with scientists, administrators, and cross‑functional technical teams to design and develop custom web applications tailored to both administrative and research needs. Drive the adoption of modern web technologies, tools, and methodologies that will improve efficiency and productivity within the department. Own the end-to-end development of features and systems – from architecture and implementation to optimization and long-term maintenance. Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code that adheres to best web development practices and the broader enterprise security standards. Willingness to adapt to learn new technologies and approaches.

Backend and frontend development experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and familiarity with modern frameworks (e.g., Linux, React, Vue, Angular, Svelte; PHP is a plus) as well as extensive experience building and working with relational databases.  Experience with modern content management systems, including integrating and customizing CMS platforms for dynamic content delivery (Drupal experience is a plus). Familiarity with version control, code reviews, monitoring tools, logging frameworks, and automated deployment practices. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to understand and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences. Able to lead projects and manage stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring successful deadline-driven outcomes are met. Extremely self-motivated, with great time management skills and exceptional attention to detail


Overall Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform issues across multiple environments. Monitor and optimize platform performance, availability, and capacity.
  • Manage day-to-day operations of enterprise platforms, including applications, servers, storage, and networked services.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business and technical projects. Support security hardening and vulnerability remediation efforts. Participate in platform upgrades, migrations, and patch management.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of new platforms and services.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency

Essential Functions

  • Design and implement web applications that meet the business needs of an organization.
  • Work with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for web applications. -Collaborate with other IT professionals to develop web application architectures that are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
  • Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of web application architectures, designs, and code.
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership to other developers on the team.
  • Develop and implement web application development standards and best practices.
  • Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in web application development and provide recommendations for improvements to the systems.
  • Collaborate with other IT professionals to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to web applications.

Experience that will set the incumbent up for success includes a solid 3-5 years of experience in modern full-stack web development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Experience with web application development frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of web application architecture and design patterns.
  • Strong knowledge of web development technologies.
  • Experience with cloud-based web application development.
  • Experience with database design and development.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.


Competencies Needed

  • Collaborates
  • Instills Trust
  • Values Differences
  • Learning Agility
  • Builds Effective Teams
  • Manages Complexity
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Cultivates Innovation


 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

  • Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
  • Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


 

Remote Type

Hybrid


 

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive


 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0


 

Employee Type

Temporary


 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)


 

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.


 

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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