Principal Software Engineer/Developer JR-0001716
Applications due 8/14/25
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.
Health Research, Inc. is currently seeking a Principal Software Engineer/Developer to join a dynamic team serving the information technology needs within the Wadsworth Center. This position will manage and oversee technical architecture for development of applications that support the needs of laboratory users which includes providing technical expertise, guidance and visioning the design of complex critical public health applications. Specific duties will include: providing technical leadership in design; mentoring the development team on all topics of technical design development and construction; define the architecture, infrastructure, system layout, technology stack and frameworks for Wadsworth applications; understand the intrinsic dependencies of proposed solutions and ensuring performance, scalability, testability, and extensibility of design; mitigating risks with chosen technical approaches and maintain a broad evolving knowledge of information technology solutions. This position will act as a change agent, envisioning new technology application and implementing processes to promote developer adoption, as well as ensuring technical coherence of all aspects of the application development lifecycle with ultimate responsibility for the overall technical quality. Supervision of staff.
This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission 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®!