Job Title: Developer/Programmer Analyst 3 – Public Health Data Automation
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract
About the Opportunity:
ZipStaff is hiring a senior Developer/Programmer Analyst 3 for a state public health agency to lead programming automation, system integration and data modernization work. You'll assess the business and technical requirements for ingesting electronic Initial Case Reports (eICRs) and auto-populating registry data fields to reduce manual record abstraction. This is a 4-month hybrid contract in Austin, TX starting December 1, 2026, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays.
What You'll Do:
- Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to define requirements for eICR ingestion and registry auto-population.
- Develop, test and maintain automated data pipelines and validation procedures using SAS, Python and R.
- Build interactive dashboards and system integrations that improve interoperability workflows.
- Test and validate automated data-integration solutions.
- Write reports that document system requirements and translate programmatic and business needs into technical solutions.
- Document code, technical specifications, workflows and procedures.
- Collaborate with epidemiological, program and IT teams to advance public health data interoperability.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years developing, testing, maintaining and troubleshooting SAS, Python, R or similar programming scripts.
- 8+ years in system integration, dashboard creation and automation for interoperability workflows.
- 8+ years working with structured or semi-structured health, public health or other complex administrative data, with strong database and querying knowledge.
- 8+ years documenting system requirements and translating business needs into technical solutions.
- 8+ years testing and validating automated data-integration solutions, and documenting code and technical specifications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical staff.
- Ability to work on-site in Austin, TX on a hybrid schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years with electronic case reporting (eCR/eICR), Electronic Health Records or Health Information Exchange.
- Experience with HL7, XML or FHIR, and SNOMED CT or other clinical terminology standards.
- 2+ years with SQL and relational databases, public health surveillance systems or registries, and data linkage and matching.
- Experience building automated data pipelines or ETL processes.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) + 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Referral Program.
About ZipStaff:
ZipStaff connects skilled technology professionals with leading organizations across the United States, matching top talent with impactful contract and full-time opportunities.
To apply, submit your resume through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a ZipStaff recruiter.