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
Hands-on development and maintenance of Interoperability applications in public health.
Act as a supervisor and provide guidance to a team of Integration Engineers.
Work with Integration Engineers and analysts in developing systems that meet all technical and business requirements.
Design highly scalable software solutions to improve functionality and system longevity.
Ensure design and development of software are done according to best practices.
Use extensive industry experience to guide and lead organization goals.
Communicate effectively with business leaders and stakeholders.
Prepare technical proposals and reports.
Supervise the training of Integration Engineers.
Assign duties to Integration Engineers.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of Integration Engineers.
Recruit talented Integration Engineers.
Develop prototypes of new concepts and technologies.
While maintaining current production code, demonstrate a willingness to step into new roles and learn new technologies quickly.
Be innovative and share ideas as we evaluate new or alternative data processing techniques to determine their usefulness in meeting project needs and deadlines.
Stay current with new technologies, including tools, components, and frameworks
Qualifications
BS or MS degree in computer science.
Prior experience as a team lead or manager.
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.
3+ years of experience with database systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
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., 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, such as AWS and Azure. Containerizing and clustering platforms like Docker/Kubernetes are a plus.
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.
Strong documentation skills to create comprehensive integration solution documentation.
Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work seamlessly within cross-functional teams and interact with stakeholders.
Comfortable working with multiple teams, dispersed nationally, and remote.
Excellent written and verbal communication at both the business and technical level.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s level-degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Prior experience as a manager with a team of direct reports.
Prefer experience processing Medical Document formats like HL7v2 / CDA / FHIR or processing other custom formatted files.
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.
If you are local to our offices in Arlington, Silver Spring, Ann Arbor, or Portland this role will be hybrid.
Must be able to work during eastern time unless approved by your manager.
ABOUT ALTARUM:
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.
In addition to the meaningful and challenging work, Altarum offers an outstanding benefits program that includes paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing), a flexible work environment, and much more. We invite you to explore exciting and rewarding career opportunities with us.
Altarum provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
