REQ21628 - Senior Healthcare Integration Architect

S M Software Solutions Inc; Fredericton; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Healthcare Integration Architect to lead the integration of Clinical Information Systems. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement integration strategies, ensuring seamless data flow between systems while adhering to healthcare security standards. You will be responsible for creating architecture blueprints, detailed specifications, and test plans that guarantee the successful delivery of integration projects. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment, making a significant impact on healthcare delivery. If you have a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing integration architectures for healthcare systems.
• Strong knowledge of security standards and compliance in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Develop integration architecture blueprints for Clinical Information Systems.
• Create detailed integration design specifications and test plans.

Skills

Integration Architecture

Clinical Information Systems

Data Mapping

Security and Compliance

API Development

Testing Methodologies

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Relevant certifications in Integration Architecture

Tools

HL7

FHIR

DICOM

Job description

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Job Title: REQ21628 - Senior Healthcare Integration Architect

Client: Province of New Brunswick

Department: SNB-Strategy, Planning & Solutions

Business Days: 540 days **

Closing Date/Time: April 1^st, 2025, 10:30 AM EST

Office Location: In Fredericton, Remote

Contract Duration: Asap until 30-Apr-2027 end date (Possibility for extension and conversion to FT)

Standard Hours per day: 7.25 hours work day

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Deliverables

The successful candidate must deliver the following (including but not limited to) in order to successfully complete the engagement:

• Responsible for Integration Architecture Blueprint;
  • Work with SNB Integration team to define and implement integration strategies and guiding principals related to integration work required to replace multiple existing Clinical Information Systems with a single, consolidated Clinical Information System
  • Work with SNB Systems Integration Services team to define a CIS Implementation strategy for CIS Integration solutions
  • High-level architecture diagrams and documents describing how the new system integrates with other systems (e.g., Electronic Health Records (EHR), laboratory systems, pharmacy systems)
  • System architecture overview
  • Integration touchpoints and data flow
  • Integration protocols (HL7, FHIR, DICOM, etc.)
  • Middleware and platform selection
  • Security and compliance considerations
• Responsible for Integration Design Specifications
  • Detailed specifications for each interface or integration point between the Clinical Information System and other systems
  • Work directly with customers and support teams to define requirements and present solutions
  • Data formats and standards (FHIR, HL7 v2/v3, CDA)
  • APIs or web services used for integration
  • Mapping between source and target systems’ data models
  • Error handling and data validation rules
  • Frequency and timing of data exchange (real-time, batch)
  • Ensure alignment with SNB Integration team design documentation
• Responsible for Data mapping and Transformation Rules
  • A comprehensive mapping of data elements between the Clinical Information System and other systems, including any necessary transformations
  • Field-by-field mapping document
  • Data transformation logic (e.g., converting data formats, units)
  • Handling of missing or incomplete data
  • Data consistency checks
• Responsible for Integration Test Plans
  • A test plan outlining how the integration will be validated, ensuring data flows correctly and all integration points work as expected
  • Test cases for each interface
  • End-to-end test scenarios
  • Testing methodology (unit tests, integration tests, user acceptance tests)
  • Success criteria for each test
  • Tools and resources required for testing
  • Documentation around handling failures
• Responsible for Security and Compliance Assessments
  • A review of the integration design to ensure that it meets healthcare industry security standards and regulations
  • Encryption methods for data at rest and in transit
  • Access control policies (who can access what data)
  • Compliance with relevant laws and standards
  • Audit trails and logging requirements
  • Data retention and deletion policies
• Responsible for Data Flow Diagrams (DFD)
  • Visual representations showing how data moves between systems and components
  • Context-level and detailed DFDs for each integration touchpoint
  • Data sources and destinations
  • Data flow paths, including transformations or intermediate systems
• Responsible for System Interaction Diagrams
  • Diagrams that illustrate how different systems (e.g., CIS, EHR, lab system) communicate with each other
  • Sequence diagrams or interaction diagrams showing communication flow
  • API interactions
  • Protocols and message formats used for communication
• Responsible for Implementation Roadmap
  • A timeline and action plan detailing the phases and milestones for the integration project
  • Key milestones for integration (e.g., completion of design, testing phases, go-live)
  • Work with SNB Integration team on resource allocation
  • Timeline with dependencies
  • Risk assessment and mitigation plan
• Responsible for Change Management and Support Plan
  • A plan to ensure a smooth transition to the new system and ongoing support
  • Technical leadership, setting best practices for integration, testing, and iterative refinement
  • Training plan for staff on new integrations
  • Documentation of new processes and procedures
  • Support and troubleshooting guide
  • Incident response procedures
• Responsible for Documentation of the Integration Environment
  • Detailed documentation about the integration environment, such as configurations, tools, and infrastructure
  • Configuration details of middleware, APIs, and messaging queues
  • Overview of the staging, development, and production environments
  • Network and infrastructure requirements for integration
• Responsible for Performance and Scalability Plan
  • A document addressing the system’s performance under load and its scalability as the healthcare organization grows
  • Performance testing criteria (response time, throughput)
  • Load balancing and fault tolerance strategies
  • Scalability requirements for handling increased data or system load
• Responsible for Post-Implementation Monitoring and Maintenance Plan
  • Plan for monitoring the integration post-go-live to ensure it operates smoothly and troubleshooting any issues that arise
  • System monitoring tools and metrics
  • Incident management and escalation process
  • Long-term maintenance schedule (e.g., updates, patches)
  • Provide technical expertise and support to SNB Systems Integration Services team

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