Integration Lead - Healthcare
Nordic Consulting · Ireland
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Integration Lead - Healthcare
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Nordic is seeking talented professionals interested in future project opportunities. This posting is intended to build our talent pipeline for anticipated work that Nordic is currently bidding on. While the project has not yet been awarded, we welcome applications from individuals who would like to be considered should the opportunity proceed.
Why apply now?
- Get introduced to our recruitment team early
- Be considered for upcoming project opportunities
- Stay connected with Nordic as new roles become available
Please note: This posting does not represent an immediate vacancy, and any potential employment is contingent upon Nordic securing the relevant project work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Consultant will be responsible for, but not be limited to:
- Serve as the Lead Integration Engineer, lead development of the interface architecture and integration strategy across all project phases for approval by the programme's governance.
- Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of healthcare interfaces and interoperability solutions.
- Co-ordinate integration activities with retained vendors, tracking dependencies, interface contracts, access, specifications, risks and escalations recognising that the client owns the retained vendor contracts
- Apply technical expertise to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex integration and data exchange issues.
- Apply, document and assure HL7 v2.x, FHIR R4, DICOM, and related interoperability standards across client environments in line with the technical workstream, client, MEDITECH and retained vendor requirements.
- Lead interface scoping activities and establish integration requirements with client stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain integration architecture, interface design documentation, and technical specifications.
- Oversee interface build activities and ensure delivery aligns with project timelines, quality standards, and budget expectations.
- Own interface test inputs, unit test evidence, interface System Integration Testing (SIT) support, defect resolution and monitoring evidence in conjunction with the Test Lead and testing governance processes
- Provide interface support for cutover planning, go-live activities, and post-implementation stabilisation including establishing and evidence production interface monitoring, alerting, failure triage, replay procedures and operational handover for all live interfaces.
- Track and document integration risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
- Prepare evidence for programme governance approvals as required
- Work closely with project leadership, application teams, vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure successful integration delivery.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 8 years of healthcare integration engineering experience within hospital, healthcare provider, or healthcare technology environments.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing healthcare interoperability solutions across multi-vendor acute care environments.
- Advanced knowledge of HL7 v2.x, FHIR R4, DICOM, and healthcare interoperability frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with integration engines preferably Rhapsody, or equivalent interface technologies.
- Proven experience leading interface architecture, integration design, implementation, and support activities throughout full project lifecycles.
- Strong understanding of healthcare workflows, interoperability standards, and clinical system integrations.
- University degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Health Informatics, Computer Science, or related field.
- Project Management, ITIL, Health Informatics, or interoperability certifications considered an asset.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of professionalism.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced project environments.
- Self-starter capable of working independently while providing technical leadership to project teams.
- Experience mentoring technical resources and guiding integration best practices.
- Possess a strong work ethic, demonstrate integrity, maintain commitments, and uphold organisational values.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Work is hybrid/remote with a requirement to be on client site in Dublin for key programme activities including integration testing, dress rehearsals, cut-over and go-live
- Based on programme needs, there may be requirements for evening, weekend, or extended working hours particularly for go-live to support successful deployment and stabilisation.
- Travel outside normal business hours may be necessary.
- Consultants must remain responsive to client and organisational communications throughout active project engagements.
Nordic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.