Developer/Programmer Analyst (Public Health)

Location: Hybrid in Austin, Texas, United States; flexible work-from-home options are available.

Company

hirify.global is a technology and professional services firm specializing in innovative technologies and technology management.

What you will do

• Assess the steps required to ingest electronic initial case reports (eICRs) and auto-populate selected registry fields.
• Develop requirements reports, system documentation, programming scripts, workflows, validation procedures, and integration specifications.
• Develop, test, document, and maintain SAS, Python, R, or similar programs for eICR data automation and registry integration.
• Build dashboards and lead automation projects for case triage, clinical review, data ingestion, and other branch processes.
• Test and validate automated workflows, standardization, linkage, and processing methods; troubleshoot and refine solutions.
• Collaborate with program, epidemiology, and technical staff to support electronic health data interoperability and future project recommendations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience developing, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting SAS, Python, R, or similar programming scripts.
• 8+ years of experience with system integration, dashboard creation, and automation for interoperability workflows.
• 8+ years of experience working with structured or semi-structured health, public health, or other complex administrative data.
• 8+ years of experience testing and validating automated data-integration solutions.
• Knowledge of databases and database querying.
• Ability to develop reports documenting system requirements and translate programmatic and business needs into technical solutions.
• Ability to document code and technical specifications to improve workflows and procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and nontechnical staff.
• Ability to lead automation projects and work independently while collaborating with program, epidemiology, and technical teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with electronic case reporting, Electronic Health Records, or Health Information Exchange.
• Experience with HL7, XML, FHIR, and SNOMED CT.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with public health surveillance systems or registries.
• Experience with data linkage and matching, automated data pipelines, or ETL processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with flexible work-from-home options.
• Competitive salary.
• Collaborative work with program, epidemiology, and technical staff.