Software Engineer/Developer

Applications to be submitted by July 22, 2026

Compensation Grade P18

Compensation Details Minimum: $69,764.00 - Maximum: $69,764.00 Annually

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). Department (OPH) WADS Information Technology Group

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 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 ®!

Minimum Qualifications 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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.

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;
• Ge…