Senior Data Integration Architect

Job Title:  Senior Data Integration Architect
Job Type:  Contract 
Contract Period 6/1/2025 - 6/30/2027
Work Environment - Onsite - This is not a remote or hybrid position.
Must be authorized to work in the US.

Job Description:
The Senior Data Integration Architect leads the design, development, and management of scalable, secure, and efficient data integration solutions for the Department’s Integration Broker (IB) service. This role ensures 24/7 data exchange operations across 20+ partners, handling over 100,000 records/messages monthly, with a focus on healthcare data formats such as EDI X.12, HL7, and FHIR.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and optimize data exchange solutions aligned with government and healthcare regulatory requirements (including HIPAA).

• Develop and maintain integration scripts using Unix, Java, Python, and SQL Server.

• Lead the use of integration engines such as Cloverleaf and Mirth, ensuring compliance with data encryption methodologies.

• Apply business process automation to improve operational efficiency.

• Oversee ETL/ELT processes enforcing data governance principles.

• Act as a subject matter expert in meetings with stakeholders, providing technical guidance and translating complex concepts into non-technical language.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation on integration architectures and service processes.

• Collaborate with Department leadership to assess trends, performance, and opportunities for cost-effective improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., Cloverleaf Level II, Mirth) preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale data integration, including healthcare data standards (EDI, HL7, FHIR).

• 7+ years in business process automation and project management.

• Proven experience designing scalable, government-grade data exchange architectures.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across diverse teams.

Required Skills and Tools:

• Strong expertise in data integration tools: Cloverleaf, Mirth, FHIR, HL7, EDI X.12
• Advanced knowledge of scripting: Unix shell, Python, Java
• Database management: SQL Server, queries, optimization
• Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines, streaming and batch data processes
• Strong understanding of data governance, healthcare compliance, HIPAA
• Ability to design scalable, secure architectures and troubleshoot integration issues
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Certifications:

• Cloverleaf Level II Certification

• Mirth Connect Certification

• Relevant certifications in data integration, healthcare data standards, or cloud integration tools
  
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