Senior Software Engineer/Developer

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Compensation Details:

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

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Job Description:

If selected to interview, in person interviews will be required.

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 Senior Software Engineer/Developer will oversee computer application development in support of the Wadsworth Center.  This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the information technology needs of Wadsworth Center including software development to support 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; developing unit tests and testing processes autonomously to ensure conformity of the application with business requirements and implement change management; overseeing the release management process, including the testing, promoting and releasing of applications through the development environment; and leading code critique sessions and overseeing the development of technical design documentation.  Other 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 Computer Science or Information Technology and four years of computer programming, database design/development, or systems analysis experience OR an Associate’s degree and six years of such experience; OR eight years of such experience.  A Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least four years of experience building web applications in React. Experience with custom hooks for state/logic reuse and a functional core, imperative shell approach to side-effect separation is preferred.

• At least four years of experience programming with SQL (Postgres and Oracle).  Experience using type-safe access layers like pg-typed, Kysely or Drizzle to bridge complex legacy schemas with modern TypeScript applications preferred.

• At least two years of experience using advanced TypeScript features (discriminated unions, generics and template literal types) to ensure type safety from the database layer through to the UI.

• Demonstrated experience with type-directed functional programming such as leveraging Result/Option types for error handling instead of traditional try-catch exceptions

• Experience with unit, component and integration testing using tools like Vitest or React Testing Library

• Experience managing and deploying applications via Kubernetes (k8s) and container tools like Docker or Podman

• Experience within government or highly regulated environments.

• 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.

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.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

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!

Work Location Expectations

At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.