Senior Integration Engineer

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your IT skills to truly change the world for the better?  We are the leading non-profit organization that is redesigning the tools that enable public health agencies use to do their jobs.  We need committed, mission-driven technologists to help us build the next generation of public health tools for our Public Health Systems department.  Public Health Systems advances population health management and healthcare delivery through the development of public health IT systems, health information exchange and interoperability solutions. We work with State and Federal government agencies to build and develop software that impacts peoples live. 
In this role, you will have the opportunity to help Altarum modernize the public health infrastructure and make a difference in your community. Our Public Health Systems department efforts range from building the next generation technology in disease surveillance to optimizing data standards and system integrations to improve the coordination and delivery of healthcare for patients.  You’ll work in an Agile environment alongside a team of Software Developers, Business Analysts, and Public Health Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Integration Solution Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to design integration solutions that align with HIE goals and requirements. Utilize your familiarity with Rhapsody, Mirth, or other integration engines to create robust, scalable, and efficient integration workflows. 
• Implementation and Development: Develop, configure, and customize integration solutions using Rhapsody, Mirth, and other relevant technologies. Ensure proper data mapping, transformation, and routing to facilitateaccurate and timely data exchange. 
• Technical Expertise: Leverage your in-depth knowledge of Rhapsody, Mirth, and HIE technologies to troubleshoot complex integration issues, optimize performance, and ensure data integrity. 
• Interoperability Standards: Ensure compliance with industry standards and protocols such as HL7v2, HL7v3 (CDA XML), IHE, and FHIR while implementing integration solutions, fostering seamless data exchange between diverse healthcare systems. 
• Testing and Validation: Conduct thorough testing and validation of integration workflows to ensure reliability, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to address defects and issues. 
• Documentation and Training: Create comprehensive documentation of integration solutions, workflows, and configurations. Provide training and support to end-users, stakeholders, and technical teams as needed. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and healthcare professionals, to align integration efforts with Altarum objectives. 
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with emerging trends and advancements in HIE technologies, Rhapsody, Mirth, and related tools. Identify opportunities for process optimization and integration enhancements. 
• Project Management: Manage integration projects, adhere to timelines, and effectively communicate progress to stakeholders. Collaborate with project managers to ensure successful implementation and delivery. 

Qualifications:

• BS degree in computer science or equivalent experience. 
• Proven experience (5+ years and 3-5 project implementations) as an Integration Engineer with hands-on experience in designing and implementing integration solutions using Rhapsody, Mirth, or other HIE technologies. 
• Strong proficiency in Rhapsody, Mirth, or other integration engines, including Interface development, customization, and configuration. 
• Familiarity with healthcare data exchange standards and protocols such as HL7v2, HL7v3 (CDA XML), IHE, and FHIR.  
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript) for scripting and customization within Rhapsody or Mirth. 
• Experience in data mapping, transformation, and routing to ensure accurate and secure data exchange. 
• Solid development skills in building SOAP and REST web services, streaming APIs, queueing, and leveraging XML, XSLT & JSON standards. 
• Experience in shell scripting, HL7 protocols, and interface engine toolset methodologies. 
• Knowledge of cloud hosting platforms and deployment on Windows and Linux environments. Containerizing and clustering platforms like Docker/Kubernetes are a plus. 
• 3+ years of experience with significant database products such as Oracle, SQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases. 
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a quick learner. You should have a broad base of software development experience and be interested in continuing to grow technically via hands-on experience and learning. 
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail. <