Overview
Job Description:
Responsibilities
The Associate Software Engineer/Developer will analyze the existing applications and workflows and contribute to the planning, designing, development, and maintenance of modern solutions that leverages the cloud computing platform in support of the Public Health Infrastructure grant deliverables. The incumbent will be responsible for contributing toward building scalable, reliable, and efficient cloud-based and modern solutions for Vital Records. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining could-native applications using programming languages like Python, Java or JavaScript. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the implementation of DevOps practices to automate deployment, testing and monitoring processes. The incumbent will be responsible for performing application development tasks including researching and documenting technical designs, programming solutions, writing and executing unit test plans, researching, resolving, and testing defects, and customer technical support. The incumbent will develop appropriate documentation in work assignments such as documentation in code repositories and technical design documents. The incumbent will be responsible for participating in the release management process including technical steps to promote, test and release through the development environment, coordinating with infrastructure staff. The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional teams, including business system analysts, system analysts, developers and operations staff. The incumbent will serve as a liaison with grant partners throughout the project, coordinate joint application design sessions with other technical and program staff and coordinate grant reporting activities; other appropriate related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology and three years of computer database design/development, or systems analysis experience; OR an Associate’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience. A Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology may substitute for one year of such experience.
Preferred Qualifications
At least three years of experience with a cloud-based data warehousing platform. Experience with ETL development and developing applications that interact with cloud-based APIs to access and manage data. At least two years of experience with scripting languages, such as Python, JavaScript, Groovy, Ruby, or Perl. At least two years of experience with SQL.
Conditions of Employment
Grant funded position. 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.
Travel up to 10% of the time will be required.
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 may be available on a limited basis.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans
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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.
