Overview
Responsibilities
The Senior Software Engineer/Developer will be located within the Bureau of Surveillance and Data Systems and will focus on the Spring/myBatis framework re-write/upgrade of the Communicable Disease Electronics Surveillance System (CDESS). This includes work on COVID-19, RSV and influenza which are the high volume conditions in CDESS and moving to the COVID-19 endemic phase. The incumbent will: lead and/or oversee the (a) rewrite existing CDESS supplements using Spring/myBatis framework; (b) test the re-write including accuracy and will support data quality verifications for the transmission of Health Level 7 (HL7) case notification data to CDC, focusing on the maintenance of current implemented message mapping guides, evaluate and implement alternate case notification technologies pending CDC decisions; (c) create appropriate documentation in work assignments such as documentation in code repositories and technical design documents, release management process including technical steps to promote, test and release through the development environment, coordinating with infrastructure staff; and (d) other appropriate related duties.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology and four years computer programming, database design/development, or systems analysis experience; OR an Associate’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology and six years of such experience; OR eight years of such experience. A Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology may substitute for one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, Biostatistics or a related field and at least three years of experience in public health surveillance, data collection and management of public health program data. Experience with IT systems and/or large, population-based or other health related data sets (e.g. SPARCS, ECLRS), disease registries and working with confidential data, and database design/management and analytics. Use of programming tools such as JAVA and SQL; data analysis from a relational database; HL7; release management process and applicable software (e.g. CVS), experience with WebLogic Application, experience using one or more framework (Spring/myBatis).
Conditions of Employment
Grant funded position expected to end 7/31/26. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
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About Health Research, Inc.
Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.
HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
Health, dental and vision insurance – Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from; Flexible benefit accounts – Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit; Generous paid time off – Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave; Tuition support – Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities; Retirement Benefits – HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses; Employee Assistance Program – Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally; And so much more!
About Health Research, Inc.
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC), and other health-related entities.
HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.
