Lead Engineer - Technology Solutions

Lead the design, engineering, and optimization of Batch, EDI, and Clearinghouse capabilities that power our eHub and HIT platforms. This role blends deep hands-on expertise with technical leadership to drive automation, AI-driven efficiencies, and modern integration patterns that improve provider experience, operational efficiency, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, engineering, and optimization of Batch, EDI, and Clearinghouse capabilities that support business strategy and provider experience improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (eHub, HIT, Operations, EIP, Architecture) to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant technology solutions.
• Drive continuous modernization and simplification, improving performance, reliability, and technology lifecycle management.
• Monitor, interpret, and report on KPIs related to EDI transactions, clearinghouse connectivity, and batch processing.
• Identify performance gaps, systemic issues, and opportunities for optimization; recommend and implement improvements aligned with strategic objectives.
• Lead resolution of complex transmission, connectivity, and processing issues with internal teams and external partners.
• Engineer and integrate automation, AI accelerators, and intelligent tooling to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve data quality.
• Advance operational efficiency by supporting:
  • Application and API rationalization
  • Simplification of reporting and reduction of data redundancies
  • Reduction of digital/system footprint
• Promote the adoption of modern engineering, integration, and DevOps practices.
• Support and improve technology lifecycle management (patching, upgrades, decommissioning, modernization).
• Partner with security teams to identify, respond to, and remediate vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
• Drive secure engineering practices, including the elimination of hard-coded secrets and adoption of enterprise secret-management solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for EDI, batch, and clearinghouse technologies.
• Mentor engineers, guide technical decision-making, and promote engineering best practices.
• Influence architectural approaches and help shape integration strategies for future-state capabilities.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in integration engineering, systems engineering, or similar technical roles.
• Strong technical expertise in EDI (X12), clearinghouse transactions, and batch processing architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to engineer and optimize large-scale transactional systems.
• Hands-on experience with automation, scripting, and workflow orchestration.
• Understanding of AI/ML or intelligent automation tools (e.g., NLP, process automation, Azure AI, Claude code, GitHub Copilot).
• Experience with secure engineering practices, vulnerability remediation, or secret-management tooling.
• Must be willing to work in a Hybrid work structure within Louisville, Kentucky or Nashville, Tennessee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with modern integration platforms (Apigee, Edifecs, Azure Integration Services).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Healthcare or regulated industry experience.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Hybrid work with regular onsite presence required in Nashville, TN or Louisville, KY.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $129,300 - $177,800 per year. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (including paid holidays, parental, and caregiver leave)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance

Work-At-Home Requirements

• Minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps; wired cable or DSL connection suggested.
• Satellite, cellular, and microwave connections require leadership approval.
• Employees in California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota receive a bi-weekly payment for internet expenses.
• Company-provided telephone equipment to meet business requirements.
• Dedicated workspace free from ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information.