Manager, Senior Integration Engineer - Public Health Systems

Altarum; United States; Remote; USD 54,276 - 186,196; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

An innovative nonprofit organization in the United States is seeking a Senior Integration Engineer to advance data interoperability in public health. This role involves designing robust interfaces, supervising integration engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with health data standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in health IT integration and proficiency with integration engines like Rhapsody and Mirth Connect. The position allows remote work but requires a dedicated workspace during Eastern Time hours.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in health IT integration.
• Hands-on experience with integration engines.
• Deep understanding of HL7 v2.x, C-CDA, and FHIR standards.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and support integration solutions.
• Supervise a team of Integration Engineers.
• Analyze integration requirements and translate public health needs.

Skills

Health IT integration

Problem-solving

Communication

Data quality and security

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics

Tools

Rhapsody

Mirth Connect

HAPI-FHIR

Job description

Overview

The Manager, Senior Integration Engineer will play a pivotal role in advancing data interoperability within the public health sector. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who wants to leverage integration engines and health data standards to improve population health outcomes. You will design, build, and optimize robust interfaces between disparate health information systems, ensuring secure and reliable data flows vital for public health monitoring, analysis, and response.

Base pay range

$54,276.86/yr - $186,196.50/yr

Join us in shaping the future of public health data exchange and be part of a dedicated team striving to make a measurable difference in communities.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on duties to architect, develop, and support integration solutions using engines such as Rhapsody and Mirth Connect to connect electronic health records (EHRs), public health registries, and external partners.
• Supervise and provide guidance to a team of Integration Engineers.
• Implement, test, and troubleshoot HL7 v2.x, C-CDA, and FHIR messaging to ensure accurate and timely health data exchange.
• Analyze integration requirements, collaborate with stakeholders, and translate public health needs into technical specifications and workflow designs.
• Lead integration projects from concept through deployment, providing technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, interface specifications, and data mapping guides.
• Ensure compliance with public health reporting standards, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks governing health information exchange.
• Monitor the performance and integrity of integration solutions, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize data disruptions.
• Collaborate closely with epidemiologists, program managers, IT administrators, and external health organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in health IT integration, preferably in a public health or healthcare setting.
• Hands-on experience with Rhapsody and/or Mirth Connect integration engines.
• Deep understanding of HL7 v2.x, C-CDA, and FHIR standards and real-world implementations.
• Familiarity with other health data exchange protocols (CCD/CDA, XDS, SOAP, RESTful APIs).
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and focus on data quality and security.
• Proven ability to manage multiple integration projects and deliver results within deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with public health agencies (local, state, or federal) or CDC/NHSN systems.
• Knowledge of data governance and public health surveillance systems.
• Experience installing, configuring, and working with HAPI-FHIR FHIR server and/or other FHIR server platforms.
• Experience participating in HL7 FHIR Connectathons.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server administration.
• Working knowledge of Apache Tomcat.
• Prior involvement in large-scale data modernization or health information exchange initiatives.

Logistical Requirements

• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Work location and policy: all work for the duration of employment is in the continental U.S. unless required by contract.
• Must be able to work during Eastern Time hours unless approved by your manager.
• Remote employees must have a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace and a mobile device suitable for productive work.

About Altarum

Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals and populations who have fewer resources and are disenfranchised by the health care system. We work with federal and state governments to design and implement solutions that achieve measurable results, combining expertise in public health and health care delivery with technology development, practice transformation, training and technical assistance, quality improvement, data analytics, and applied research and evaluation. Our solutions aim to improve value and health for all.

Altarum is an equal opportunity employer that provides employment and opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.