Are you passionate about creating impactful software solutions in the public health sector? Join a dynamic team as a Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining advanced analytics programs and dashboards. This full-time opportunity is ideal for experienced professionals looking to leverage their expertise in SAS, Python, or R to streamline data workflows, enhance interoperability, and support the modernization of public health data environments. As a Software Engineer, you will directly contribute to the automation of electronic case reporting processes, ensuring high-quality data integration and improved operational efficiency.
Working in a forward-thinking organization, you will focus on assessing and implementing interoperability solutions that facilitate automated ingestion and processing of health data. Your primary responsibilities will include building and maintaining analytics dashboards, automating key workflows, and developing technical documentation to ensure sustainability. Your expertise will be instrumental in designing solutions that meet evolving business and technical requirements, supporting public-sector initiatives that drive meaningful change in healthcare data management.
Located in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, this role offers a unique chance to make a real-world impact while collaborating with talented professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence. If you are ready to advance your career as a Software Engineer and contribute to significant public health projects, and be part of a recognized leader in the industry.
Software Engineer - Summary
- Full-time role focused on software development, process automation, and data integration within a public health data environment.
- Opportunity to work on interoperability solutions that support automated ingestion and processing of electronic case reporting data.
- Key contributor to modernization initiatives by building and maintaining analytics programs and dashboards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop technical documentation and sustainable solutions.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct interoperability needs assessments to support electronic case report ingestion and registry data field auto-population.
- Develop, test, document, and maintain programs in SAS, Python, and/or R to automate workflows and build data dashboards.
- Implement and support system integrations that enhance data interoperability and operational efficiency.
- Perform comprehensive testing, validation, troubleshooting, and refinement of automated data-integration processes.
- Create and maintain clear technical documentation, including detailed system requirements and workflow/process documentation to ensure sustainability.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package designed to attract top software engineering talent.
- Comprehensive employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Eligibility for an Employee Stock Ownership Program.
- Opportunity to join an industry-leading organization recognized for its commitment to employee success and career development.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of experience developing, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting scripts in SAS, Python, R, or similar programming languages.
- 8+ years of experience with system integration, dashboard creation, and workflow automation within complex data environments.
- Extensive experience working with structured or semi-structured datasets and database querying concepts.
- Proven ability to write comprehensive system requirements documentation and translate business needs into robust technical solutions.
- Demonstrated track record of testing and validating automated data-integration solutions, including detailed code and technical specification documentation.
Ideal Candidate Snapshot
- Expert in SAS, Python, or R, with a strong background in automating data processes and workflow optimization.
- Detail-oriented, with excellent problem-solving skills and a focus on delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions.
- Able to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborative team player with a passion for public health data innovation and modernization.
- Committed to continuous learning and staying updated on the latest technologies and best practices in software engineering.
Other Relevant Information
- Enjoy working in a vibrant, innovative setting with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Support from a dedicated engagement manager invested in your success and career journey.
- Be part of an organization with more than 25 years of industry experience and a strong reputation for excellence.
- Benefit from a supportive team culture that values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all employees.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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