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Location: Albany, NY Category: Research Foundation Careers Job Type: Exempt Posted On: Fri Jul 10 2026 Job Description:
Description of Duties:

The Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany is seeking a full-time Programmer/Analyst to develop, test and maintain an array of web-based applications. This position requires application of foundational knowledge of software engineering, database administration, and application development to support, maintain, and enhance .NET/SQL Server data applications used by human service programs at the Center for Human Services Research (CHSR).

Under the close supervision of the Senior Programmer, the incumbent performs assigned development tasks, responds to support requests, implements application updates, and conducts testing and quality assurance activities. This position is open only to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and candidates currently residing in the United States. All CHSR positions are contingent upon continued funding.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, data science, software engineering, or a directly related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) or an internationally recognized accredited organization AND one year of relevant experience required.
• Foundational coursework and/or practical experience in software engineering, database systems, information security, computer networks, and data structures, as would be acquired through a bachelor's degree program in computer science or a directly related specialty field
• Experience with Microsoft technology stack, especially Visual Studio, ASP.NET, and SQL Server
• Experience programming in C# and/or VB,
• Experience working in SQL Server/Azure, designing data structures, and writing stored procedures
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented development, program logic and data flow

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of post-degree professional or internship experience in software development and/or database administration OR a master's degree in computer science, information science, data science, software engineering, or a directly related field from a college or university accredited by the USDOE or an internationally recognized accredited organization.
• Experience in database development in human services.
• Strong communication skills that allow interaction with sponsors.
• Experience working with the culturally diverse populations that comprise New York State

Additional Information:
Salary Range : $75,000-$85,000 annually.

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/asr.htm

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.