Public Health Research Software Engineer I

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI seeks a Research Programmer I to build, maintain, and optimize software supporting public health research. You will collaborate with epidemiologists, data scientists, and researchers to translate requirements into efficient code.

Responsibilities include designing data pipelines, writing clean, documented code, performing reviews, and deploying tools in production. A background in Python/R/Java/C++, Git, SQL, and data analysis is essential, with interest in

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python, R, Java, or C++.
• Strong understanding of software development principles and coding standards.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Solid knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques.
• Familiarity with database design and SQL query optimization.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data manipulation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative research environments.
• Experience documenting code and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications and scripts to support public health research projects and data analysis workflows.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following established coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with research teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications and implementation plans.
• Perform code reviews and participate in quality assurance processes to ensure software reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, implementing timely and effective solutions.
• Manage version control systems and maintain organized code repositories.
• Develop and optimize database queries and data management solutions for research datasets.
• Assist in the integration of research tools, frameworks, and third-party libraries into existing systems.
• Document technical specifications, user guides, and system architecture for research applications.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies.
• Support the deployment and maintenance of research software in production environments.

Skills

Python

R

Java

C++

Git

Data structures

SQL

Statistics

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Tools

Git

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI seeks a Research Programmer I to build, maintain, and optimize software supporting public health research. You will collaborate with epidemiologists, data scientists, and researchers to translate requirements into efficient code.

Responsibilities include designing data pipelines, writing clean, documented code, performing reviews, and deploying tools in production. A background in Python/R/Java/C++, Git, SQL, and data analysis is essential, with interest in