Java Engineer – Healthcare Interoperability

Leidos Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a Java Engineer – Health Integration to design, build and sustain secure healthcare interfaces using HL7 v2, FHIR and CDA. You will work with delivery teams, clients and vendors to deliver robust APIs and data transformations in cloud-native environments.

The role emphasizes API-based architectures, Apache Camel and Kafka, rigorous testing with JUnit and JMeter, and agile practices. Australian citizenship and Baseline security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Secure healthcare integrations using HL7 v2, FHIR and CDA.
• Strong Java development with API-based architectures.
• Experience with Apache Camel and Kafka at scale.
• Proficient in unit, integration, and API testing with JUnit; performance testing with Apache JMeter.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and support healthcare integration services using HL7 v2, FHIR and enterprise integration patterns.
• Develop secure APIs and interfaces using Java, SOAP/REST, JSON/XML.
• Implement complex data transformation and validation for data quality and interoperability.
• Build, customize and deploy integration solutions using Camel and Kafka across cloud-native environments.
• Support deployments and operational activities with delivery, platform and DevOps teams.

Skills

HL7 v2

FHIR

Java

API-based architectures

Enterprise integration patterns

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Apache Camel

Apache Kafka

JUnit

Bruno

Job description

Description

• We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here: Learn more about working at Leidos Australia

Do Work That Matters

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Your New Role And Responsibilities

As a Java Engineer – Health Integration, you will design, build and support secure integration services that connect healthcare and enterprise systems. Working closely with delivery teams, clients and vendors, you will develop robust interfaces and APIs using healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 v2 and FHIR. You will play a key role in delivering reliable, secure and supportable integration solutions, with a strong focus on complex data transformations, validation and interoperability across multiple systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and support healthcare integration services using HL7 v2, FHIR and enterprise integration patterns.
• Develop secure APIs and interfaces using Java, SOAP/REST services and JSON/XML data formats.
• Implement complex, multi-step data transformation and validation logic to ensure data quality and interoperability.
• Build, customise and deploy integration solutions using Apache Camel and Apache Kafka across cloud-native environments.
• Support deployments and operational activities while collaborating with delivery, platform and DevOps teams.

About You And What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience building secure and compliant healthcare integrations using HL7 v2, FHIR and CDA standards.
• Strong Java development skills with hands‑on experience applying enterprise integration patterns and API‑based architectures.
• Experience working with Apache Camel and Apache Kafka in enterprise‑scale environments.
• Commitment to quality, with experience in unit, integration and API testing using JUnit and Bruno, as well as performance testing with Apache JMeter.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with a collaborative approach and strong documentation practices.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be able to gain a Baseline level security clearance.

Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive.

Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide opportunities for team members to connect, collaborate and celebrate our diverse community.

Pay Range

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.