Principal Software Engineer/Developer (healthresearch)
Job posting number: #248242 (Ref:JR-0001590)
Job Description
Applications to be submitted by June 04, 2025
Compensation Grade:
Compensation Details:
Minimum: $106,083.00 - Maximum: $106,083.00 AnnuallyDepartment
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Responsibilities
The Principal Software Engineer/Developer will work in the New York State Department of Health Office of Science and be responsible for leading and managing the development of cutting-edge technical solutions to fill data gaps among major public health stakeholders including the local health departments across New York State. The incumbent will oversee technical architecture for designing and developing public health data systems for monitoring, identifying, and responding to emerging health threats. The incumbent will support the goals of the CDC Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce and Data Systems grant of using high quality, comprehensive, and timely data to inform prevention and response efforts. This position will lead a development team on all topics of technical design development and construction including definition of the architecture, infrastructure, system layout, technology stack and frameworks for grant-related applications. Responsibilities include ensuring technical coherence of application development life cycle, mitigating risk with chosen technical approaches and ensuring performance, scalability and extensibility of design.
This position is a key resource to remedy critical issues and promote continuity and availability of critical systems. Occasional after-hours, nights and/or weekend hours may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology or a related field and five years computer programming, database design/development, or systems analysis experience; OR an Associate’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology or a related field and seven years of such experience; OR nine years of such experience. A Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology or a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
At least seven years of experience in application architecture, creating standard practices, and overall design of complex systems. At least four years of experience in the technical oversight of staff. At least seven years’ experience in using Java, Spring, Hibernate/MyBatis, Angular, Java Server Faces, and REST web services. At least five years’ experience programming Java and Angular applications using Spring from specifications expressed by use cases, class diagrams, interaction diagrams and sequence diagrams. At least three years’ experience designing and developing Model-View-Controller (MVC) web applications. At least seven years’ experience with both SQL and PL/SQL, Oracle database design, and performance tuning of complex database structures. At least three years’ experience designing and developing applications for mobile devices and have proven mobile first design experience. At least two years’ experience using Swagger and SwaggerUI to properly document Web Services for use by internal and external entities. At least two years’ experience architecting and developing applications on a cloud architecture.
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.
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.
This position will require occasional work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays.
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!