Systems Integration Specialist (HL7, FHIR) [#5003]

Alteo Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Alteo Inc. in Montreal is seeking a Systems Integration Specialist to develop, implement, and support HL7 interfaces between clinical systems and administrative platforms.

You will help ensure interoperability across a complex health IT landscape in a collaborative and evolving environment. The ideal candidate has deep HL7 v2/v3 and FHIR experience, plus Azure Health Data Services, strong documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in integration in large-scale healthcare environments.
• Strong knowledge of HL7 v2/v3 interfaces and FHIR standards.
• Experience with Azure Health Data Services and cloud-based data ingestion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure HL7 interfaces and XML/JSON feeds.
• Analyze requirements, design integration models, and ensure interoperability.
• Participate in testing (pilot, validation, acceptance) and production rollout.
• Create and maintain documentation and SLAs; liaise with project teams.

Skills

HL7 interfaces

FHIR

Azure Health Data Services

C#, .NET

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Leadership

Interoperability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Tools

MS Office

MS Visio

MS Project

Mirth Connect

HL7 v2/v3

FHIR

Job description

Systems Integration Specialist (HL7, FHIR) [#5003]

Job Title Systems Integration Specialist (HL7, FHIR) [#5003]

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.

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.