Senior Software Engineer/Developer

Applications to be submitted by November 20, 2026 Compensation Grade: P25 Compensation Details: Minimum: $100,379.00 - Maximum: $100,379.00 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 (OPQS) - Health Data Innovation Job Description: Responsibilities The Senior Software Engineer/Developer will oversee computer application development in support of grant deliverables. The incumbent will oversee, design, test, implement, and deploy changes to the Health Electronic Response Data System (HERDS) and the Survey Management and Response Tool (SMART) systems. The incumbent will be responsible for application development tasks including researching and documenting technical designs, programming solutions, writing and executing unit test plans, researching, resolving, and testing defects, and customer technical support. The incumbent will develop appropriate documentation in work assignments such as documentation in code repositories and technical design documents. The incumbent will be responsible for the oversight of the release management process including technical steps to promote, test, and release through the development environment, coordinating with infrastructure staff. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that these systems be patched frequently to avoid any potential cybersecurity risk. The incumbent will serve as a key liaison to grant partners throughout the project, coordinate joint application design sessions with other technical and program staff and coordinate grant reporting activities; other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology and four years computer programming, database design/development, or system analysis experience; OR an Associate’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology and six years of such experience; OR eight 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

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 occasional work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays.

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:

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.