Interface Architect

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Interface Architect leads the design, planning, and implementation of clinical and enterprise data interface solutions across EvergreenHealth’s IT ecosystem. The role provides technical leadership and architectural guidance for integration technologies that support EMR interoperability, clinical workflows, and operational data exchange. As a senior technical lead, the Interface Architect mentors technical staff and drives reliable, scalable, and secure interface solutions. The position works with Enterprise Architecture, application teams, clinical stakeholders, and vendors to align integration strategies with organizational standards, regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, and patient safety priorities. It bridges legacy and modern integration patterns—including HL7 messaging, FHIR APIs, REST-based services, batch data exchange, and interface engine platforms—to enable interoperability across internal and external healthcare systems. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field and at least 10 years of experience in healthcare interface development, systems integration, or interoperability engineering. It also requires at least 7 years designing and supporting HL7-based clinical interfaces and real-time healthcare data exchange, and at least 5 years working with interface engines and data transformation logic or scripting. A master’s degree and experience with FHIR, API-driven interoperability, vendor SaaS integrations, batch SFTP workflows, and technical governance are desired.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Healthcare Informatics, or a related technical field.
At least 10 years of experience in healthcare interface development, systems integration, or interoperability engineering roles.
At least 7 years of experience designing and supporting HL7-based clinical interfaces and real-time healthcare data exchange solutions.
At least 5 years of experience with interface engine technologies and developing data transformation logic and scripting solutions for interface workflows.
Demonstrated experience leading complex integration initiatives involving EMR systems such as Epic or equivalent clinical platforms.
Strong experience with relational databases, message data structures, and interface troubleshooting methodologies.
Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and influence enterprise integration strategies.
Advanced knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards, including HL7 v2 messaging structures, interface transport protocols, and message workflow design.
Strong technical proficiency with interface engine platforms such as Iguana, Cloverleaf, Rhapsody, Mirth, Ensemble, or similar technologies.
Demonstrated ability to design scalable data integration architectures across clinical and enterprise environments.
Advanced scripting and data transformation skills using Lua, JavaScript, Python, C#, SQL, Windows PowerShell, or similar tools.
Strong leadership skills and ability to guide technical initiatives and mentor engineering staff.
Excellent documentation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
Ability to balance architectural vision with practical delivery execution in a complex healthcare environment.
Proficiency in reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking English as required for business necessity.
Basic skills using Microsoft Office, specialized software, and electronic office equipment.
Accountability for HIPAA privacy and security standards within the department; adherence to organizational patient safety standards and clinical system reliability standards.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Healthcare Informatics, or a related technical field.
Experience designing or implementing FHIR-based integration architectures or modern API-driven interoperability solutions.
Experience integrating vendor SaaS healthcare applications and external partner systems.
Experience supporting batch SFTP interface workflows.
Experience participating in architecture review boards or enterprise technical governance processes.
Knowledge of healthcare data governance practices, interoperability frameworks, or integration lifecycle management methodologies.
Industry certifications related to healthcare integration, interface engines, cloud platforms, or enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise clinical and operational interface solutions using HL7, FHIR, REST APIs, file-based integrations, and interface engine technologies.
Serve as the senior technical lead and subject matter expert for healthcare interoperability standards, integration architecture patterns, and interface reliability practices.
Guide development, testing, deployment, and lifecycle management of real-time and batch interfaces supporting EMR systems, clinical applications, and enterprise platforms.
Define organizational standards and best practices for interface development, message transformation, error handling, monitoring, and operational support.
Provide architectural input and technical leadership for major clinical system implementations, upgrades, and integration initiatives.
Mentor and coach interface developers and application analysts, promoting knowledge sharing and skill development.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture on long-term integration strategy, interoperability frameworks, and technology selection.
Participate in vendor solution evaluations and interface design reviews to ensure alignment with organizational architecture standards.
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex interface issues affecting clinical workflows, patient safety, or operational continuity.
Design and develop reusable interface components, message transformation scripts, and standardized integration templates.
Document interface architectures, integration standards, and operational procedures to support governance processes.
Stay current with emerging interoperability technologies and healthcare data exchange trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.