Software Engineer/Developer

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Engineer/Developer will join Wadsworth Center’s Laboratory Information Management System (CLIMS) team to perform computer application maintenance, development and integration activities to support core LIMS functionality and needs for internal users. The Software Engineer/Developer will maintain software components needed to support the evolving laboratory workflows as well as the data generated by these workflows. 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 ®!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related field; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and two years of computer programming, database design/development, or systems analysis; OR four years of such experience.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience writing and debugging Python or Bash scripts for system automation.
• At least one year of experience coding TypeScript.
• At least one year of experience in Linux/Unix administration including shell scripting, permission and CLI-based troubleshooting
• At least one year of experience with relational databases including Oracle.
• At least one year of experience working in a clinical or environmental laboratory environment with use of Rhapsody/ HL7 messaging
• Experience with building and deploying application containers using Docker/Podman, Kubernetes or Openshift
• At least one year of experience configuring and/or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and version control in GitLab
• At least one year of experience using Java, Angular and React

Responsibilities

• Innovative, multidisciplinary research.
• Complex diagnostics and novel detection methods.
• High-tech instrumentation and state-of-the-art laboratory services.
• Perform computer application maintenance, development and integration activities to support core LIMS functionality and needs for internal users.
• Maintain software components needed to support the evolving laboratory workflows as well as the data generated by these workflows.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree