Sr Technical Consultant

Altera Digital Health

On-site Adelaide

Are you a seasoned Software Engineer or Technical Specialist passionate about improving patient care through seamless data exchange Altera Digital Health is seeking an experienced Technical Consultant to be the technical authority for our mission-critical healthcare system interoperability projects across the APAC region.

About us: Altera Digital Health APAC

Altera Digital Health is a global leader in health information technology empowering clinicians and administrators to deliver better the APAC region we are driving the digital transformation of hospitals and health systems. As part of our team you wont just write code; youll design the crucial integration backbone that allows healthcare systems (like Electronic Health Records or EHRs) to communicate ensuring patient data flows securely and accurately when it matters most.

Job Responsibilities

This role requires a blend of technical expertise strategic problem-solving client-facing communication and mentoring ability. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of complex healthcare integration projects:

• Apply advanced computer science and engineering principles to design develop and test interoperability solutions using software or scripting languages. This includes developing new functionality and enhancing/maintaining existing systems.
• Act as the liaison with Business Analysts and internal/external clients to ensure healthcare integration requirementsincluding HL7 standardsare clearly understood documented and met.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on HL7 V2 FHIR and CDA standards ensuring all developed interfaces are compliant efficient and meet rigorous data exchange requirements.
• Develop and execute comprehensive unit test cases for integration components. Guide the team to improve integration quality and productivity sharing knowledge of best practices.
• Assist in accurately scoping and estimating complex integration work evaluating technical feasibility and asking the right questions to derive accurate effort estimates.
• Develop proofs of concept for new healthcare integration ideas and methodologies (e.g. HL7 FHIR). Produce and maintain supporting technical integration and installation documentation for both internal and external publication.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven expertise in healthcare integration and messaging standards primarily HL7 (V2 and/or FHIR).
• Demonstrated ability to develop produce and execute unit test cases for integration components.
• Proficiency in at least one software or scripting language used in an integration context.
• Strong ability to liaise with non-technical stakeholders (Business Analysts Clients) to define and document technical requirements.

Highly Desirable:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• Professional certification such as HL7 V2 Certification or completion of the HL7 Fundamentals Course.
• Experience with other APIs and integration platforms in a healthcare environment.

At Altera were committed to a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome people from all walks of life to apply. Our hiring process is designed to allow you to showcase your strengths as well as give you an opportunity to know if we are the right fit.

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