HL7 Interoperability Architect (Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ•Tampa, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

VetsEZ is seeking an HL7 Interoperability Architect for a 100% remote role supporting a large federal government healthcare modernization project. The position serves as a subject matter expert within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), designing and implementing enterprise-level healthcare interoperability solutions. The architect will work with VA technical teams, clinical stakeholders, enterprise architects, and project leadership to align data-exchange solutions with VA enterprise architecture, the One-VA Technical Reference Model (TRM), and applicable federal security and interoperability standards. The role operates in an Agile environment and requires architectural leadership, technical documentation, and cross-functional coordination. The candidate must reside within the continental United States. The successful candidate will bring extensive knowledge of HL7 v2, HL7 v3, CDA/C-CDA, and FHIR, and experience integrating VistA systems, commercial off-the-shelf applications, and modern electronic health record platforms. A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required, along with 8–10+ years of IT experience, including at least five years focused on healthcare interoperability and HL7 standards in a large enterprise environment. U.S. citizenship is required. Selected candidates must successfully complete a background check and be able to obtain and maintain a Government/Public Trust clearance, including required fingerprinting when applicable. Sponsorship is not available. VetsEZ is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8–10+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years focused on healthcare interoperability and HL7 standards in a large enterprise environment.
Expert-level knowledge of HL7 v2.x messaging standards and their application to clinical data exchange and healthcare workflows.
Extensive experience with HL7 FHIR R4/R5, CDA, and C-CDA standards and their implementation in healthcare interoperability solutions.
Strong experience designing enterprise integration architectures and working with interface engines such as Rhapsody, Mirth Connect, or InterSystems Ensemble.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills, with the ability to translate complex interoperability requirements into practical architectural solutions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to serve as a technical liaison among engineering teams, clinical stakeholders, architects, and program leadership.
U.S. citizenship.
Successful completion of a background check.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government/Public Trust clearance, including required fingerprinting when required for the position.
Must reside within the continental United States.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA OI&T, or Veterans Health Administration (VHA) as a contractor.
Experience with VistA, VistA Imaging, EHR modernization initiatives, or transitioning legacy client-server systems to modern web-based platforms.
Knowledge of DICOM imaging integration, federal data governance, healthcare data segmentation, and privacy-related interoperability requirements.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise interoperability architectures supporting healthcare data exchange among VistA systems, COTS applications, and external healthcare partners.
Define and guide implementation of HL7 v2.x messaging, HL7 v3, CDA/C-CDA, and FHIR standards for secure, reliable, standardized healthcare information exchange.
Ensure interoperability solutions comply with the VA Technical Reference Model (TRM), One-VA Enterprise Architecture, and applicable federal privacy and security requirements, including FIPS and VA Handbook 6500.
Support development and implementation of generic HL7 interfaces for Text Integration Utilities (TIU) and other VistA modules to facilitate integration with external systems.
Participate in Standards Development Organization (SDO) and Standards Recognition Organization (SRO) activities, including standards reviews, ballot participation, and evaluation of emerging healthcare interoperability standards and vocabularies.
Lead development and coordination of architectural documentation, including design patterns, concepts of operations (CONOPs), interface specifications, and technical recommendations.
Provide input on project tasks, milestones, and risks to the VA Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO).
Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and project success.