Interoperability Software Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer – Interoperability to design, build, and support enterprise-scale healthcare data integration solutions. This role is responsible for developing FHIR-based APIs, building high-volume ETL/ELT pipelines, and supporting interoperability platforms. The position plays a critical role in enabling compliant, scalable, and secure data exchange across healthcare systems while supporting regulatory initiatives and enterprise data strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain FHIR-based interoperability solutions and RESTful APIs
• Configure and support interoperability platforms, including SmileCDR repositories and FHIR endpoints
• Build and optimize large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines for clinical, claims, and member data
• Develop data transformation logic, mapping, and validation processes
• Integrate third-party healthcare platforms and external APIs
• Support API security, performance tuning, and monitoring
• Develop and maintain pipelines using Python, PySpark, and distributed processing frameworks
• Implement and optimize workflows within Informatica Big Data Management (BDM)
• Work with modern data platforms including DBT, Starburst/Trino, Apache Iceberg, and cloud environments
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and support DevOps best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, architecture, compliance, and engineering
• Provide production support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical documentation

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software development or data engineering
• Hands-on experience with healthcare interoperability standards and API development
• Experience building and maintaining large-scale data pipelines
• Proven experience working with cloud platforms and distributed data systems

Special Requirements

• Experience working with healthcare interoperability standards (HL7 FHIR, US Core, Da Vinci)
• Ability to support regulatory and compliance-driven initiatives (e.g., CMS mandates)
• Experience with secure API frameworks (OAuth2, REST standards)
• Availability to support production systems and participate in on-call or troubleshooting efforts as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong expertise in FHIR, SmileCDR, and REST API development
• Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and JavaScript
• Experience with ETL/ELT development, data modeling, and transformation
• Hands-on experience with Informatica BDM and big data ecosystems (Hadoop, Hive, Spark)
• Familiarity with modern data platforms (DBT, Starburst/Trino, Apache Iceberg, BigQuery)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (GitLab or similar tools)
• Strong understanding of data integration, API security, and performance optimization
• Ability to analyze complex data systems and troubleshoot issues efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Additional Desired Characteristics

• Experience in healthcare payer or provider environments
• Familiarity with CMS ONC or similar regulatory frameworks
• HL7 FHIR certification or equivalent hands-on implementation experience
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale production systems
• Exposure to hybrid cloud/on-prem data architectures

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment within a regional office setting, with flexibility for remote work
• Standard business hours with occasional extended hours based on project or production needs
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment focused on innovation and scalability

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned as needed to support business objectives.