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Working at Harbor

Current Opportunities

Dealer Operations Representative
Operations and Correspondence Representative
Centralized Customer Support Specialist
Investor Services Representative
Programmer

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Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.
Attn: Human Resource Team
111 South Wacker Drive, 34th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-443-4400
Fax: 312-443-4135
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Programmer

We are looking for a talented Programmer to be a part of our small but focused group of application developers. Successful candidate would have strong technical, communication, time management and customer service skills. Ideal candidate would be highly motivated and can work independently with minimal supervision.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and development of web based internet and intranet applications
  • Design and construct web-based user interfaces for applications
  • Analyze and troubleshoot problems in web based software application.
  • Analyze end-user software and interface requirements and provide efficient solutions.
  • Undertake analysis of current Java/J2EE based applications and determine approaches which will improve user interface, performance and integrity.
  • Build interfaces using API with third party applications.
  • Build applications and production quality outputs using XML & XSL-FO.
  • Be accountable for the technical integrity of the design in accordance with the best practices of HCA's Software Development Life Cycle while meeting regulatory and compliance standards.
  • Build database models for applications.
  • Create business workflows using commercial software.
  • Perform testing, QC and monitoring of applications.
  • Prepare user and system manuals.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field such as MIS
  • At least 3 to 5 years of experience, with 2 years working with Java & J2EE
  • Industry experience preferred.
  • Professional programming certifications a plus
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Strong diagnostic and problem solving abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be energetic, able to clearly communicate ideas
  • Willing to be on call 24 x 7 for support as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Thorough understanding and experience in the following technologies:

  • Java, J2EE, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS, WebServices (SOAP, REST)
  • Spring framework.
  • Eclipse, SVN and CVS.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL including Oracle & MySQL databases
  • XML, XSL-FO, XPath, XSLT, JSON.
  • Agile Software Development Process
  • Object-Oriented Design (OOD)

Additional Technical Skills

Prior experience in any of the following areas is a plus, but is not necessary:

  • OpenText Web Content Management System (RedDot)
  • OpenText Enterprise Content Management System (Livelink API, Workflows and Livelink Web Services)
  • Microsoft SharePoint Services

Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V


Working at Harbor Capital Advisors

What is working at Harbor Capital Advisors all about?  What can we offer that makes us a unique employer in the investment management industry? What type of career opportunities exist?

  • Working at Harbor means we expect you to put 100% of your effort toward supporting our shareholders. We believe the best interests of our shareholders always come first.
  • A career at Harbor means that you have the opportunity for broad exposure to multiple aspects of our business. Your access to both senior managers and colleagues across the company can provide rewarding work assignments and learning opportunities.
  • We offer the best advantages and efficiencies of a smaller company while providing the resources of a larger one. At Harbor, if you can identify ways to improve the business, you'll often be given the opportunity and resources to implement them.
  • Central to Harbor's past and future successes is integrity – our most important principle.
  • We hire talented people with an excellent work ethic; we pay fairly and we reward achievement.

Whether you are beginning your career in the investment management industry or are looking to continue your development and reach new goals, you should strongly consider the opportunities at Harbor.

We offer the following comprehensive benefits and programs:

  • A competitive compensation program that recognizes individual performance and contributions
  • Comprehensive medical (PPO and HMO) and dental options effective on date of hire
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance coverage
  • 401(k) Plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% of base salary; we will also contribute 50 cents for each dollar contributed between 4% and 6% of eligible pay. If you contribute at least 6% of pay, we will make a matching contribution equal to 5% of eligible earnings. You are always fully vested in 401(k) contributions
  • Retirement contributions of 5% of eligible pay after completion of 12 months of service, retroactive to your first day of employment
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Group Life insurance in an amount equal to twice your annual base salary up to maximum of $500,000; In addition, Optional Life and AD&D insurance are available for purchase
  • Paid vacation days
  • Nine or ten paid holidays, annually
  • Three personal days, annually
  • Commuter Benefits Program for flex transit and parking
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Educational Expense Reimbursement Program
  • Easy access to public transportation
  • Building amenities include parking garage with available car wash services, on-site restaurant, health club facilities and complimentary concierge and bike storage

We think you will find our central loop location convenient, offering an easy walk to public transportation. Our building is the first certified LEED all-business structure to be built in Chicago.