Associate Software Engineer/Developer

Posted:
9/5/2024, 8:52:37 AM

Location(s):
New York, United States ⋅ City of Albany, New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Applications to be submitted by September 12, 2024


Compensation Grade:

P23

Compensation Details:

Minimum: $82,711.00 - Maximum: $82,711.00 Annually

Department

(OPH) WADS Information Technology Group

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Innovative, multidisciplinary research. Complex diagnostics and novel detection methods. High-tech instrumentation and state-of-the-art laboratory services. All are components of the scientific community that is the Wadsworth Center of the New York State Department of Health.  The Associate Software Engineer/Developer will perform computer application and systems development in support of the Wadsworth Center under the Wastewater Surveillance grant.  This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the information technology needs of Wadsworth Center including software development to support wastewater dataflows and laboratory accessioning, processing, resulting and reporting.  Specific duties will include: performing application development tasks including researching and documenting technical designs, programming solutions, and customer technical support; supporting dataflows for customers and partners, developing unit tests and testing processes autonomously to ensure conformity of the application with business requirements and implement change management; participating in the release management process, including the testing, promoting and releasing of applications through the development environments; and participating in code critique sessions and documentation of technical designs.  The incumbent will perform other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Wadsworth Center serves a vital role in the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens.  Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health ®!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology and three years of computer programming, database design/development, or systems analysis experience; OR an Associate’s degree 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 experience.

Preferred Qualifications

At least three years’ experience building web applications using modern MVC-based frameworks, such as Angular, from specifications expressed by use cases, class diagrams, interaction diagrams and sequence diagrams. At least three years’ experience in application development using Spring and/or enterprise Java technologies, such as Enterprise Java Beans (EJB), Contexts and Dependency Injection (CDI) and REST web services.  At least three years’ experience programming with SQL and interfacing with Oracle databases using persistence frameworks like Java Persistence API (JPA), Hibernate or myBatis.  At least two years’ experience with JavaScript. At least two years’ experience of web application deployment. Domain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems. 

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.

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will be available.

Travel, up to 10% of the time, will be required.


HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.


HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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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 Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), 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.

Health Research, Inc. (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!