Systems Integration Specialist (HL7, FHIR) [#4988]

Alteo Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alteo Inc. is seeking a Systems Integration Specialist for a permanent role based in Montreal. Hybrid work setup offered. You will lead development, implementation, and support of HL7 interfaces across clinical systems to ensure interoperability and smooth data exchange.

The candidate will design FHIR APIs and HL7 interfaces, contribute to governance of clinical terminologies, and collaborate with project offices and IT teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in a large-scale environment.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare interfaces and integration standards (HL7, FHIR).
• Experience with HL7 v2/v3, FHIR, and clinical data interoperability.
• Experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
• Proven ability to write clear technical documentation and operate in a collaborative IT team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client needs and advise on technological solutions.
• Design and evolve HL7/FHIR interfaces and integration models.
• Develop and configure integration solutions (HL7 interfaces, XML/JSON feeds).
• Participate in testing phases (pilot, validation, acceptance).
• Document deployed systems and SLAs; ensure quality control during deployments.
• Collaborate with project office, infrastructure, and networking teams.

Skills

HL7 v2/v3

FHIR

Interoperability

Analytics

Documentation

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent

Tools

Mirth Connect

Enovacom Integration Engine

Microsoft Azure Health Data Services

MS Office

MS Visio

MS Project

Job description

Systems Integration Specialist (HL7, FHIR) [#4988]

Job Title Systems Integration Specialist (HL7, FHIR) [#4988]

Field IT

Job Description

Alteo is looking for a Systems Integration Specialist for a permanent position based in Montreal.

*** Hybrid Work ***

You will be responsible for the development, implementation, evolution, and support of electronic data exchange interfaces (HL7) between numerous clinical and clinical-administrative systems. The person in this role plays a key part in ensuring the interoperability of information systems by contributing to strategic projects and day-to-day operations in a highly collaborative and constantly evolving environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

> Analysis and Planning

• Participate in project proposals and analysis in collaboration with project managers;
• Meet with clients to analyze their needs and advise them on available technological solutions;
• Analyze interface requirements and identify potential solutions with stakeholders;
• Participate in testing phases (pilot, validation, acceptance);
• Contribute to the planning of production rollouts;
• Document deployed systems according to established standards, including service level agreements (SLAs);
• Ensure quality control during the planning and deployment of new applications or versions;
• Serve as a liaison with the project office, infrastructure, and networking teams.

> Architecture and Interoperability

• Design and evolve interfaces and integration models in accordance with standards: HL7 v2.x, HL7 v3 | CDA | FHIR R4 / R5
• Design FHIR APIs and microservices that meet the clinical and administrative needs, including interconnection with provincial platforms;
• Define and evolve the interoperability architecture in alignment with standards;
• Participate in the implementation of interoperability standards;
• Contribute to the governance of clinical terminologies: SNOMED CT | LOINC | ICD-10-CA | RxNorm
• Ensure alignment with IHE integration profiles (XDS, XCA, PIX/PDQ);
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks (LSSSS, Bill 25, provincial cybersecurity requirements).

> Programming and Integration

• Develop and configure application integration solutions: HL7 interfaces | XML/JSON feeds

> Data Transformations

• Deployment and Monitoring
• Use the network’s recognized integration engines:
• Mirth Connect (NextGen Connect)
• Enovacom Integration Engine

> Support and Operations

• Ensure a rapid and effective response to application support incidents;
• Perform technical and functional analysis of operational issues;
• Collaborate with the support center, vendors, and internal IT teams;
• Identify and implement appropriate fixes;
• Update incident tickets and perform required follow-ups;
• Participate in the implementation of contingency plans;
• Create and maintain support documentation and service level agreements.

PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in the specialty area within a large-scale environment;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft tools: MS Office, MS Visio, MS Project
• Strong knowledge of FHIR data ingestion via Microsoft Azure Health Data Services
• Experience in developing FHIR, HL7 v2, and v3 interfaces.
• Experience with systems used in Quebec (Oacis, Cristal-Net, RIS/PACS, laboratory systems, provincial solutions).
• Knowledge of cloud computing environments (Azure, AWS).
• In-depth analytical and technical skills in healthcare application technologies;
• Knowledge of the following programming languages: C#, .NET, XML, JavaScript, Java, JSON.
• Mirth Connect, HL7 v2, HL7 v3, HL7 FHIR.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong customer focus.
• Very strong ability to write clear, structured, and high-quality functional and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated skills in change management.
• Strong ability to analyze, synthesize, and solve complex problems.
• Excellent management of operational priorities in a context of multiple demands.
• Keen sense of planning, organization, and prioritization.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects or assignments simultaneously, under tight deadlines.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Demonstrates autonomy, thoroughness, initiative, adaptability, and innovation.
• Inspiring leadership and the ability to exert a positive influence.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with internal and external partners.