Associate Computer Science Jobs in Watervliet, NY

Applications to be submitted by August 13, 2026
Compensation Grade:
P25
Compensation Details:
Minimum: $100,379.00 - Maximum: $100,379.00 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
(OPQS) - Health Data Innovation
Job Description:
Responsibilities
The Senior Software Engineer/Developer will oversee computer application development in support of grant deliverables. The incumbent will oversee, design, test, implement, and deploy changes to the Health Electronic Response Data System (HERDS) and the Survey Management and Response Tool (SMART) systems. The incumbent will be responsible for application development tasks including researching and documenting technical designs, programming solutions, writing and executing unit test plans, researching, resolving, and testing defects, and customer technical support. The incumbent will develop appropriate documentation in work assignments such as documentation in code repositories and technical design documents. The incumbent will be responsible for the oversight of the release management process including technical steps to promote, test, and release through the development environment, coordinating with infrastructure staff. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that these systems be patched frequently to avoid any potential cybersecurity risk. The incumbent will serve as a key liaison to grant partners throughout the project, coordinate joint application design sessions with other technical and program staff and coordinate grant reporting activities; other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology and four years computer programming, database design/development, or system analysis experience; OR an Associate's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology and six years of such experience; OR eight years of such experience. A Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology may substitute for one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
At least four years of experience developing complex web applications using Java, JavaScript or TypeScript, and SQL from specifications expressed by use cases, class diagrams, interaction diagrams, and sequence diagrams. At least three years of experience using Spring and Spring Boot. At least three years experience developing relational database schemas, tables, procedures, permissions, and complex queries. At least two years of experience with AWS or similar cloud application development and deployment.
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.
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.
This position may require occasional work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
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www.healthresearch.org
About Health Research, Inc.
Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.
HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;
• And so much more!

Work Location Expectations
At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.