Java Developer with FHIR API and DevOps experience

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Description

Location: Durham, NC (100% Remote)

Contract to hire- No sub tier candidates

Position summary

Client is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join our interoperability and API development team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing FHIR-based APIs and solutions. Your work will enable the secure and efficient exchange of electronic health information for our members and partners, with a focus on improving data accessibility and interoperability across the healthcare ecosystem. You will work with a modern tech stack, including Spring Boot, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and Kafka.

Key responsibilities

Design and development

Develop and maintain secure, scalable FHIR-based microservices using Java and the Spring Boot framework.

Design and implement FHIR-based APIs and integrations that enable the exchange of health data in compliance with healthcare standards.

Data streaming and processing

Design and develop Kafka connectors and producers/consumers for real-time data processing and event-driven communication.

Integrate FHIR services with enterprise data streaming platforms to ensure seamless data flow.

DevOps and CI/CD

Contribute to the automation of the software delivery lifecycle using a CI/CD pipeline.

Manage code repositories, version control, and team collaboration on GitHub.

Develop and maintain Jenkins pipeline scripts for continuous integration and automated deployment.

Support the containerization of applications with Docker for deployment to cloud environments.

Interoperability and collaboration

Work closely with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Serve as a technical resource on FHIR standards (Release 4.0.1+), RESTful APIs, and integration patterns.

Compliance and security

Ensure all development adheres to healthcare regulations such as HIPAA.

Implement and manage security protocols like OAuth2 for FHIR API access.

Testing and quality

Conduct comprehensive testing (unit, integration, and performance) of APIs and integrations.

Use tools like SonarQube for static code analysis to ensure code quality and security.

Required skills and qualifications

7 years’ experience as a Java Developer, with demonstrated experience in building and implementing APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.

5 years’ experience in Java and the Spring Boot framework.

3 years’ experience with FHIR standards and protocols (HL7).

3 years’ experience with Apache Kafka for building event-driven applications.

3 years’ experience GitHub for version control.

3 years’ experience with building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, including with Jenkins.

3 years’ experience with RESTful API design and JSON/XML data formats.

3 years’ experience with containerization technologies like Docker.

5 years’ experience with cloud platforms like Azure or AWS.

5 years’ experience with database technologies (SQL or NoSQL).

Healthcare knowledge: Understanding of healthcare data, workflows, and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA.

Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage complex data workflows and integration challenges.

Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders