Manager, Senior Integration Engineer - Public Health Systems

Join us in shaping the future of public health data exchange and be part of a dedicated team striving to make a measurable difference in communities.
The Manager, Senior Integration Engineer will play a pivotal role in advancing data interoperability within the public health sector. This position is ideally suited for an experienced engineer passionate about leveraging integration engines and health data standards to improve population health outcomes. The successful candidate will design, build, and optimize robust interfaces between disparate health information systems, ensuring secure and reliable data flows vital for public health monitoring, analysis, and response. 

Responsibilities

• Hands on duties to architect, develop, and support integration solutions using engines such as Rhapsody and Mirth Connect to connect electronic health records (EHRs), public health registries, and external partners. 
• Act as a supervisor and provides guidance to a team of Integration Engineers. 
• Implement, test, and troubleshoot HL7 v2.x, C-CDA, and FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) messaging protocols to ensure accurate and timely health data exchange. 
• Analyze integration requirements, collaborate with stakeholders, and translate public health needs into technical specifications and workflow designs. 
• Lead integration projects from conceptualization through deployment, providing technical expertise and mentorship to junior integration engineers. 
• Create and maintain technical documentation, interface specifications, and data mapping guides. 
• Ensure compliance with public health reporting standards, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks governing health information exchange. 
• Monitor the performance and integrity of integration solutions, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize data disruptions. 
• Collaborate closely with epidemiologists, program managers, IT administrators, and external health organizations. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.  
• 7+ years of progressive experience in health IT integration, preferably in a public health or healthcare setting. 
• Proven hands-on experience with Rhapsody and/or Mirth Connect integration engines. 
• Deep understanding of HL7 v2.x, C-CDA, and FHIR messaging standards and their real-world implementation. 
• Familiarity with other health data exchange protocols (CCD/CDA, XDS, SOAP, RESTful APIs). 
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and keen attention to data quality and security. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple integration projects and deliver results within set timeframes. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with public health agencies (local, state, or federal) or CDC/NHSN systems. 
• Knowledge of data governance and public health surveillance systems. 
• Experience installing, configuring and working with HAPI-FHIR FHIR server and/or other FHIR server platforms. 
• Experience participating in HL7 FHIR Connectathons. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server administration. 
• Working knowledge of Apache Tomcat. 
• Prior involvement in large-scale data modernization or health information exchange initiatives.

Logistical Requirements

• At this time, we will only accept candidates who are presently eligible to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship.
• Our organization requires that all work, for the duration of your employment, must be completed in the continental U.S. unless required by contract.
• Must be able to work during eastern time unless approved by your manager.
• Employees working remotely must have a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions with a mobile device that allows for productive and efficient conduct of business.

Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system.  We work primarily on behalf of federal and state governments to design and implement solutions that achieve measurable results.  We combine our expertise in public health and health care delivery with technology development and implementation, practice transformation, training and technical assistance, quality improvement, data analytics, and applied research and evaluation. Our innovative solutions and proven processes lead to better value and health for all.  
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