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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # CTSI Research Database Programmer - **Company:** Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation - **Location:** Wake Forest, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $79,456.0 - $119,184.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Software Documentation, Profiling, Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Literacy, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Design, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, Server Administration, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Git, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Data Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Multiplatform, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/ctsi-research-database-programmer-wake-forest-nc--6f562657-9a35-4546-9afc-ee165444aa26 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree with computer courses and four years' experience in computer programming or operations research required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in computer programming., * Strong initiative and proven ability to work independently * Ability to communicate on a professional level with customers and staff * Superior problem solving skills * Additional desirable qualifications include: * Experience with healthcare and/or biomedical research operations and systems * Experience with database systems administration, performance profiling, index creation and evaluation * Experience with agile software development and the software lifecycle * Experience with code versioning systems such as Git, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Biomedical Research, Cardiology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Computer Systems, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Data Analysis, Data Management, Database Administration, Database Design, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Database Programming, Desktop Administration, Epic Certification, Git, Health Science, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Informatics, Management Consulting, Medicine, Microsoft SQL Server, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Neuroscience, Nonprofit, Oncology, Operating Systems, Operations Research, Oracle Database, Organ Transplant, Organizational Development/Management, Pediatrics, Performance Management, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Product Documentation, Product Planning, Project Control, Project Design, Quality Control, Quality Management, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Retirement Plan, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Hardware, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Translational Research, User Documentation ## Description The Wake Forest Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is a unified research organization designed to provide innovative, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure that accelerates the translation of discoveries to improve health. The CTSI supports faculty and staff conducting research at Advocate Health and Wake Forest School of Medicine through the provision of creative tools and services while maintaining the highest standards for conducting safe and ethical research., Under general supervision, design and implement database Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) procedures and jobs. Document and collect metrics. Exhibit ability to use a wide variety of research computer software tools and operating system environments. Experience with SQL queries and multi-tier SQL system development on multiple platforms (Oracle, SQLServer, Postgres), 1. Oversees all phases of database design, development, management and reporting for large and/or complicated projects for an assigned department/section. 2. Provides computer systems support for a department/section. Researches, recommends, and installs new computer system hardware and software for the improvement and/or expansion of departmental projects or operations. Makes modifications when necessary to improve system performance and user satisfaction. 3. Takes lead role in data flow analysis and design of multi-programmer projects. May supervise quality of work of lower level programmers on multi-programmer projects. 4. Attends project and/or departmental meetings and contributes to the project design concerning data management needs. Consults with users on project design needs. Maintains a professional relationship with project and departmental personnel. 5. Maintains software and troubleshoot complicated software products. Troubleshoots PC and mini-computer hardware problems. 6. Implements complicated queries to databases and create automated reporting schemes. Analyzes and develops quality control needs of large projects. 7. Performs complicated data transfers and conversions. 8. Creates and maintains user manuals and documentation of software products. 9. 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