Software Engineer/Developer

Health Research, Inc.; City of Albany, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Health Research, Inc. in Albany, NY is hiring a Software Engineer/Developer to support the CLIMS team at Wadsworth Center. You will maintain Python, TypeScript, and Java components bridging lab workflows with data systems.

Hybrid work option; requires commuting distance to Albany. Eligible for grant-funded role with standard NYS benefits; strong domain mix in software development and healthcare informatics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or closely related field, OR an Associate’s degree plus two years’ programming experience, OR four years of related work.
• Experience writing Python or Bash scripts for system automation preferred.
• Experience with TypeScript, Linux/Unix administration, and shell scripting preferred.
• Experience with relational databases including Oracle preferred.
• Experience in laboratory or clinical environments with HL7 messaging and Rhapsody is a plus.
• Experience building/deploying containers using Docker/Podman, Kubernetes or OpenShift; CI/CD pipelines with GitLab.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CLIMS components and develop/modify scripts and web applications to support laboratory workflows.
• Code in Python, Oracle PL/SQL, TypeScript, and Java to bridge lab processes with software data.
• Perform testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and documentation; work with grant partners on design sessions.
• Support release management and collaboration across teams within the IT group.

Skills

Python

Oracle PL/SQL

TypeScript

Java

Linux/Unix

Bash scripting

Docker/Podman

Kubernetes/OpenShift

CI/CD GitLab

Angular

React

HL7/Rhapsody messaging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Associate’s degree + 2 years programming experience

Four years of related experience

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Openshift

Job description

## Software Engineer/DeveloperApply: Albany, NY: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR-0002301Applications to be submitted by September 15, 2026**Compensation Grade:**P18**Compensation Details:**Minimum: $69,764.00 - Maximum: $69,764.00 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**(OPH) WADS Information Technology Group**Job Description:****If selected to interview, in-person interviews will be required.****Responsibilities**Innovative, multidisciplinary research. Complex diagnostics and novel detection methods. High-tech instrumentation and state-of-the-art laboratory services. All are components of the scientific community that is the Wadsworth Center of the New York State Department of Health.The Software Engineer/Developer will join Wadsworth Center’s Laboratory Information Management System (CLIMS) team to perform computer application maintenance, development and integration activities to support core LIMS functionality and needs for internal and external users. The Software Engineer/Developer will maintain software components needed to support evolving laboratory workflows as well as the data generated by these workflows. The Software Engineer/Developer will code solutions (Python, Oracle PL/SQL, TypeScript, Java) to bridge the gap between physical processes of the laboratory and the software and data components needed to support processing. The Software Engineer/Developer will support the translation of laboratory activities including but not limited to test ordering, sample receipt, labeling, batching, interfacing with instruments and laboratory generated data, whole genome sequencing exchange, worklists, worksheets, review and resulting. Specific duties will include: performing the support, maintenance, testing, implementation, and deployment of scripts and web applications; maintaining and modifying existing code; unit testing of software components; collaboration with grant partners and participation in joint application design sessions; executing the release management process; troubleshooting and documenting project and grant activities. Other appropriate related duties as assigned.Wadsworth Center serves a vital role in the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health !**Minimum Qualifications**Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related field; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and two years of computer programming, database design/development, or systems analysis; OR four years of such experience.**Preferred Qualifications*** At least one year of experience writing and debugging Python or Bash scripts for system automation* At least one year of experience coding TypeScript.* At least one year of experience in Linux/Unix administration including shell scripting, permission and CLI-based troubleshooting* At least one year of experience with relational databases including Oracle.* At least one year of year experience working in a clinical or environmental laboratory environment with use of Rhapsody/ HL7 messaging* Experience with building and deploying application containers using Docker/Podman, Kubernetes or Openshift* At least one year of experience configuring and/or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and version control in GitLab* At least one year of experience using Java, Angular and React**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.Travel up to 10% of the time will be required.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.