Healthcare Integration Architect

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT LEAD NORTH!

LEAD North is hiring to meet increasing demand. When you choose to join LEAD North, you have the opportunity to do meaningful work helping our healthcare clients improve patient care. 

About the Company

LEAD North is a growing consulting firm with decades of experience in healthcare interoperability. We believe in a workplace where you are listened to and treated with respect. We strive for job satisfaction for our employees in all areas - from the type of work you do to the people you work with to the salary you earn. We can’t wait to welcome new talent to our growing team!

Position: Healthcare Integration Architect

Employment Status:

Exempt, Full-time

** We are open to contract or W2 employment but are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Salary Range:

Minimum: $100,000/annually

Maximum: $150,000/annually

Note: Pay ranges vary based on multiple factors including, without limitation, skill sets, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographical market. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential LEAD North may apply for certain locations based on comparative markets.

Location

LEAD North is a 100% remote company. Therefore, candidates must have the ability to work independently, efficiently, and from a distraction-free home office environment. We do not adhere to a “work from anywhere” model employee is expected to work from the residence (city, state) noted in their employment documents. 

Schedule

Commits to 40 hours of work per week, Monday through Friday unless on PTO or leave. Aligns hours with client business hours, current project assignments, and those of team members. Adapts schedule as necessary for clients in different time zones. 

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable with prolonged use of a computer, including viewing a monitor and typing for most of the workday.
• Comfortable participating in virtual meetings via video or audio, as required.

Travel Requirements

Occasional Travel. Travel opportunities could arise including invitations to Conferences, Company retreats, and meetings/work on-site with our clients. Non-client travel is generally optional. 

Position Overview

The Healthcare Integration Architect is a highly skilled, technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced integration frameworks to drive healthcare interoperability. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR, C-CDA) to build scalable, secure, and efficient solutions. We are looking for someone with experience taking a project through a full development cycle from scoping to implementation to production or a mid-level developer with experience working on project teams and designing solutions and is looking to grow into an architect role.   

Qualifications And Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or a related field preferred. Equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience may meet this requirement.
• Healthcare Data Standards: Proficiency in HL7, FHIR, C-CDA, X12, and custom XML standards.
• Integration Technologies: Experience with InterSystems platforms and tools (e.g., IRIS for Health, Health Connect, InterSystems HealthShare).
• Programming Languages: Strong programming skills in languages like (Caché ObjectScript, Java, Python, or JavaScript).
• Database Knowledge: Understanding of InterSystems Caché and SQL databases.
• Cloud Technologies: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with clinical teams, project managers, and healthcare system vendors to gather requirements and identify data needs.
• Solution Design: Develop and maintain robust integration architectures, including data flows, interfaces, and APIs.
• Technical Guidance: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Performance Optimization: Conduct advanced performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Best Practices: Establish and enforce coding standards, naming conventions, and documentation protocols.
• Innovation: Research and implement innovative solutions to stay ahead of emerging trends in healthcare interoperability.

Project Management

• Project Leadership: Act as the technical lead on large-scale, multi-stakeholder integration projects.
• Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain technical and business process documentation.
• Team Management: Oversee team leadership responsibilities, including triage and prioritization of issues, mentoring team members, and performing code reviews.
• Project Delivery: Ensure successful delivery of integration projects within scope, budget, and timeline.

Operational Responsibilities

• Remote Work: Work independently, efficiently, and distraction-free from a home office environment.
• Time Management: Adhere to a full-time, regular schedule unless otherwise communicated.
• Communication: Ensure consistent availability for co-worker and client communication, responding promptly to messages via apps, email, and phone.
• Compliance: Remain HIPAA certified and complete all required internal training as assigned.
• Timekeeping: Maintain accurate time-keeping records both internally and externally for clients, if applicable.

Collaboration and Communication

• Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in and/or facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Collaborate with teams to determine creative solutions to analytical and architectural challenges.
• Knowledge Sharing: Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing.

Disclaimer:

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job
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