Research Software Engineer- Program Analyst

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Digital Health Lab in New Haven is seeking a motivated software developer to support and enhance technology that protects vulnerable populations and improves healthcare operations. The role involves developing secure, production web applications used in healthcare, public-service, and research settings across multiple platforms.

The successful candidate will develop features with C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, test and document code, and explore AI-assisted technologies to improve

Qualifications

• Foundational experience building web apps in at least one modern language.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and relational databases.
• Debugging, testing, version control, and maintainable code.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in healthcare, research, or public service tech.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance web applications in healthcare and public-service settings.
• Develop, test, document, and maintain features using C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Explore AI-assisted technologies to improve user experience, workflow automation, and digital health applications.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement reliable fixes.
• Assist users and research partners with technical questions and software incidents.
• Write and maintain SQL queries and support databases.
• Assist with releases, deployment, and monitoring.
• Participate in code reviews and technical planning.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate operational needs into software solutions.
• Ensure data security and privacy best practices.
• Contribute to additional digital health applications as needed.

Skills

Web development

C# ASP.NET

JavaScript HTML CSS

Debugging & testing

Version control

Communication

Team collaboration

Healthcare tech interest

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Docker

AWS

Azure

SQL Server

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Position overview

The Yale Digital Health Lab is seeking a motivated software developer to help support and enhance technology that protects vulnerable populations and improves healthcare operations.

A primary focus of this position is developing and supporting secure, production web applications used in healthcare, public-service, and research settings. Projects include digital health platforms, workforce and licensing applications, clinical research technologies, and innovative software that improves public services and protects vulnerable populations. The developer will also have opportunities to contribute to digital health research involving elder-mistreatment screening, electronic informed consent, and clinical research tools. Rather than working on a single application, the successful candidate will contribute across multiple software platforms, gaining experience with enterprise web development, digital health technologies, secure data systems, and emerging AI-enabled solutions.

Working with investigators, researchers, designers, and technical partners, the developer will help maintain existing applications, develop new functionality, investigate technical issues, and support reliable software deployment. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career developer seeking meaningful, hands‑on experience at Yale while building software with measurable public impact.

What you will do

• Support and enhance web applications used in healthcare and public-service settings.
• Develop, test, document, and maintain application features using C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Explore the use of AI-assisted technologies to improve user experience, workflow automation, and digital health applications.
• Investigate reported issues, identify root causes, and implement reliable solutions.
• Support users and research partners by responding to technical questions and software incidents.
• Write and maintain SQL queries and support application databases.
• Assist with application releases, configuration, deployment, and monitoring.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, technical planning, and documentation.
• Collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to translate operational needs into practical software solutions.
• Help protect sensitive information by following appropriate security, privacy, and data-handling practices.
• Contribute to additional digital health applications as project needs evolve.

Why join the team?

• Build software that supports healthcare and helps protect vulnerable people.
• Gain hands‑on experience across development, deployment, troubleshooting, and user support.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team from Yale and collaborating organizations.
• Contribute ideas and take ownership of meaningful application features.
• Develop experience with real-world digital health and public‑sector technology.
• Access Yale’s professional‑development resources and comprehensive employee benefits.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Foundational experience developing web applications. Experience with at least one modern programming language, preferably C#. Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and relational databases.
2. Understanding of software‑development fundamentals, including debugging, testing, version control, and maintainable code.
3. Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
4. Ability to manage assignments reliably, ask questions when needed, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
5. Interest in developing technology for healthcare, research, or public‑service applications.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Experience with C#, ASP.NET or ASP.NET Core, and Microsoft SQL Server. Experience supporting or maintaining a production web application. Experience developing mobile or responsive web applications.
2. Familiarity with REST APIs, Git, automated testing, or continuous integration. Familiarity with Docker, AWS, Azure, or another deployment environment.
3. Experience working with sensitive healthcare, research, or government data.
4. Familiarity with accessibility, usability, or human‑computer interaction principles.
5. Familiarity with R or research‑data workflows.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Contributes in the development of programs or systems of small to moderate size and complexity.
2. Provides informational input into decisions concerning the development and delivery of applications, programs, and systems. Clarifies requirements to meet the expectations of stakeholders and intended end users needs, scheduled timeline, and budgetary targets.
3. Contributes to the collaborative effort of the analysis and design of new systems and applications. Performs various coding, debugging and unit testing tasks in support of applications, programs, and systems.
4. Contributes to the project definition, and the gathering of the functional requirements.
5. Troubleshoots problems whether due to data or software and rapidly resolves any problems that do occur. Provides ongoing maintenance and support for applications and systems.
6. Prepares documentation and user manuals. Provides support for training of end users.
7. Applies and keeps current with existing and emerging technologies and methodologies. Provides ongoing input to the establishment of programming standards, procedures, and methodologies.
8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree. One year programming experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary Range

$61,500.00 - $91,875.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On‑site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre‑employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks basedon the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.

In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco‑free campus.