Integration Interface Engineer

The Integration Interface Engineer is consistently proficient and independently performs:

* Installation, maintenance, and support of the HL7 Cloverleaf Interface Engine for real-time interfaces, batch file transfers

* Strong knowledge of Epic Bridges (AIPs, administrator tool sets, Data Courier/Content Management, triggers, alerts, interface error work queues)

* Provides detailed scope for projects to the manager and gives input on project prioritization

* Provides mentorship and knowledge transfer to Integration Development Analysts

* Provides input to the manager for Interface Development Analyst evaluations

* Under general supervision and in a team environment follows the project management life cycle methodology to implement small/medium/large system integration projects

* Performs field by field testing and full-volume testing of data

* Work with clients, business analysts and application developers to define specifications of changes

* Builds translation tables and filters to meet specifications

* Analyzes and tests HL7 messages

* Performs modifications and documentation as assigned

* Monitors interface engine ensuring uninterrupted message transfers

* Participates in ongoing support of production environments by rotating a team on-call schedule as assigned for 24/7 client support coverage

* Performs technical support maintenance on a scheduled quarterly basis.

* Embraces change management controls

* Troubleshoots and maintains in-house developed integration processes as assigned

Education:

Minimum requirement of an Associate's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, or Healthcare related fields

Licensure/Certification :
Cloverleaf Level 1 certification required. Cloverleaf Level 2 certification preferred. Epic Certification Classes will be provided if needed, and candidate will be required to pass applicable Certification projects/exams. Ongoing re-certifications will be required.

Experience:

* Minimum of 4 years of comparable experience coding in HL7

* Knowledge of FHIR and web services preferred

* Possesses the ability to lead process requirements

* Skilled at problem solving, strong organization skills, strong attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to minimally understand complex issues

* Ability to lead a team, communicate, both verbally and written, effectively with technical team, as well as leaders and end users

* Ability to design, build, maintain, and troubleshoot technical software workflows

* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

* Working knowledge of the interface engine tools, programming with TCL, JavaScript, or another scripting language, and configuring scripted FTP based interfaces through secure channels

* Must exhibit the following characteristics:

* Self-motivated, utilizes critical thinking, logical troubleshooting skills, to resolve or escalate problems beyond their knowledge level or available documentation to vendors and team members

* Be detail oriented with focus on team/peer communication is a must

Skills:

* Implementing and supporting system integrations

* Software lifecycle knowledge including requirements, design, development, and testing with appropriate documentation