Healthcare Interface Developer

Healthcare Interface Developer Location: Remote (Central or Eastern Time Zone Required) Type: Contract (April 20, 2026 – April 20, 2027) Job Overview We are seeking a Healthcare Interface Developer to support data modernization initiatives for the Tennessee Department of Health. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining healthcare data exchange interfaces using industry-standard interoperability protocols and the Rhapsody Integration Engine. The ideal candidate will contribute to improving public health reporting, enhancing data quality, and supporting migration from on-premises systems to cloud-based environments. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy healthcare interfaces using HL7 v2.x, CDA, and FHIR standards Configure and maintain Rhapsody Integration Engine (channels, connectors, mappings, transformations) Support public health reporting initiatives including eCR, Immunization Reporting, Syndromic Surveillance, and ELR Develop and maintain message schemas, mappings, and transformation logic Support migration of interfaces from on-premises to cloud-based environments Monitor interface performance, ensuring data accuracy, validation, and error handling Troubleshoot issues related to message parsing, routing, and data integrity Collaborate with clinical informatics teams, IT staff, and public health stakeholders Stay current with healthcare interoperability standards and best practices Required Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 2+ years of hands-on experience developing healthcare interfaces Experience with HL7 v2.x, CDA, and FHIR APIs Rhapsody Integration Engine Professional Certification (Required) Strong understanding of healthcare interoperability standards and protocols Knowledge of HIPAA and secure healthcare data exchange requirements Understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare data structures Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Preferred Skills Experience supporting public health reporting systems or data modernization initiatives Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with HL7 to FHIR migration or hybrid integration environments Knowledge of interoperability frameworks such as TEFCA or USCDI