Programmer/Developer Intern
The mission of the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is to monitor the Massachusetts health care system and to provide reliable information and meaningful analysis for those seeking to improve health care quality, affordability, access, and outcomes. CHIA also acts as a principal repository for health care data collected by the state and is responsible for key data assets such as the Massachusetts All-Payer Claims Database (MA-APCD) and the Massachusetts Acute Hospital Case Mix Databases.
CHIA’s Data Quality Team is seeking a summer Programmer/Developer intern. This is a temporary position that will run approximately June through September, though the exact timing may be flexible.
The Programmer/Developer intern will assist with the development of automating processes for the purpose of streamlining data quality testing. Applicants should be current students or recent graduates and have substantive prior experience working with data and automating testing processes. The successful candidate will communicate proactively and collaboratively, have excellent attention to detail and aspire for continuous learning and professional development.
Our hybrid approach allows you to work alongside your colleagues in our vibrant Boston office at 501 Boylston Street for at least two designated days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely on others. This is a temporary full-time position that will likely run from June through August, with a possible full or part-time extension in the fall (exact start and end dates are negotiable). The expected hourly rate is $22-$27/hour, paid on a 37.5-40-hour work week.
Specifically, the Programmer Analyst/Database Developer intern will:
Develop and maintain SQL scripts that automate testing
Write clean, high-quality scripts that test product functionality automatically
Collaborate with the Data Quality Team to find ways on how automation can improve the workflow and brainstorm new ideas to improve existing features
Assist with presentations and communications about the automation at team meetings
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
Educational Foundation: Possess a bachelor’s degree in current students or recent graduates of advanced degree programs is a plus , providing the necessary foundational skills for success in this role.
Experience with: SQL and Tableau along with additional languages (e.g. R, Stat, Python, SPSS Syntax)
Knowledge of: software engineering and applying database methodologies, techniques, and tools.
Effective Communication: Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical issues clearly and persuasively. Engage stakeholders and foster collaboration through compelling communication
Flexible Worke Style: Work as part of a team and an independently:
To apply visit: http://www.chiamass.gov/join-our-team/
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
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