Associate Software Engineer/Developer

Preferred Qualifications

At least two years of experience with Drupal 7 development and Custom Module Development. At least two years of experience with RESTFUL webservices. At least three years of experience with Object Oriented Development methodology and design from specifications expressed by use cases, class diagrams, interaction diagrams and sequence diagrams. At least three years of experience developing database schemas, tables, procedures and permissions. At least two years of experience with both SQL and JavaScript. Experience with GIT/Jenkins/Maven.

Responsibilities

The Associate Software Engineer/Developer will perform computer application development in support of the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant deliverables. The incumbent will design, test, implement and deploy web applications including MATTERS (Medication for Addiction Treatment and Electronic Referrals) which collects, processes and provide referrals for addiction treatment. MATTERS assists in the identification of patients with opioid use disorder in emergency departments through opiate dependence screening. 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 release management process including technical steps to promote, test and release through the development environment, coordinating with infrastructure staff. The incumbent will serve as a liaison with 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.

Employee Benefits

Health Research, Inc. (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!

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting may not be available. If telecommuting is available, the incumbent will be required to have a telephone/mobile device, and internet access.

Health Research, Inc.’s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans