Manager, Senior Integration Engineer

Summary

Join Altarum and contribute to advancements in public health data exchange. As a Manager, Senior Integration Engineer, you will be instrumental in enhancing data interoperability within the public health sector, designing, building, and optimizing interfaces between diverse health information systems. This role demands expertise in integration engines and health data standards to ensure secure and reliable data flow for public health monitoring and response. You will supervise a team of Integration Engineers, implement and troubleshoot messaging protocols, and collaborate with various stakeholders. The position requires a strong background in health IT integration and a deep understanding of health data exchange standards. Altarum offers a competitive compensation package and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• 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

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

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

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Optical plans
• Generous Paid Time Off, 8 Company observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K Plan (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
• Life, AD&D & Disability coverage
• A flexible work environment and more!