Director, Data & Integrations

Job PurposeThe Director, Data & Integrations - EDI oversees and prioritizes the work of the EDI development team while remaining hands-on with complex development, mapping, testing, debugging and implementation of data-centric systems supporting EDI. The Director, Data & Integrations - EDI owns client timelines for new development work, governs ticket intake and documentation standards in the team's Jira instance, facilitates CDM design sessions, and leads architecture decisions for CDM and extract changes. The Director, Data & Integrations - EDI mentors and cross-trains team members and represents the EDI team in Agile Scrum planning. Duties & ResponsibilitiesOversee and prioritize the work efforts of the EDI development teamEnsure client timelines are understood and maintained for new development workWork closely with the Implementation Team Lead and Operations Team Lead, and participate in client calls as needed, to coordinate requirements, timelines, technical issues, implementation activities, and operational supportOversee EDI Jira instance processes, activities, and access; validate that EDI tickets contain appropriate documentation and are ready and properly queued for workFacilitate CDM design sessions and evaluate fit-for-purpose approaches based on EHR requirements by typeLead architecture for changes and modifications to legacy CDMs and extractsAct as architect/shepherd for new EDI capabilities built by team members (e.g., event-driven list maintenance), providing technical direction and design guidanceOwn, maintain, and promote department standards and coding practices to ensure consistency, quality, maintainability, and alignment across EDI solutionsCoordinate Mirth Connect renewal, upgrade planning, and cross-team implementation activities for effective upgrades to Mirth toolingMentor and cross-train EDI team members; coordinate backup coverage during planned absences to maintain operational continuityRepresent the EDI team in Agile Scrum planning, backlog discussions, sprint reviews, and status reporting to managementProduce and maintain automated reporting that loads active Jira entities and accounts into Jira Assets in support of the Product Support Portal, including related research and maintenanceProduce quarterly Source Authority output for contractual reporting related to licensed third-party dataCoordinate responses to ad-hoc operational data questions about imports and extractsFunction as technical liaison with technical contacts at trading partners and other organizations, including escalated or complex itemsOther duties as assignedUse, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standardsUnderstand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all timesLimit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science; or equivalent industry experience7 years of experience in Data Integrations and 3-4 years experience in Healthcare2+ years leadership experience requiredHands-on experience with Mirth Connect required5+ years’ experience in Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL required5+ years’ experience with C#, TypeScript, JavaScript or Java requiredSoftware troubleshooting experience and knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and lawsDemonstrable experience implementing enterprise-scale, high volume, high availability systemsDemonstrated ability to deliver major critical projectsExperience with specific phases of the software development life cycle, especially developing functional requirements, software development, and unit testing; experience with software development methodologies, including AgileExperience providing leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a groupProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with expert knowledge of ExcelStrong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organizationStrong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysesHigh level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientedExcellent written and verbal communication skills required Preferred ExperienceFamiliarity with ANSI ASC X12 file standards with emphasis on the healthcare related formats: 837P,837I, 835, and 834Familiarity with HL7 standards and healthcare data exchange formats, including HL7 v2 messaging, is preferredExperience with PowerShell or Bash/Linux shell scriptingFamiliarity with open-source databases like PostgreSQLExperience in Test Driven Development and automated unit testingTwo years of experience working on Agile teams with experience in developing Epics, user stories, acceptance criteriaKnowledge of other Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, Feature Driven Development (FDD) is a plusExperience with Elasticsearch and/or MongoDB is a plusExperience programming with Java and MavenMicrosoft SQL Server certification is a plusMirth Certification is a plusAzure experience is a plus Working ConditionsMust possess a smart-phone or electronic device capable of downloading applications, for multifactor authentication and security purposesPhysical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hearMental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stressWork Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.