Remote opportunity at
VetsEZHL7 Interoperability Architect (Remote Opportunity)
VetsEZ is hiring a remote HL7 Interoperability Architect to support a major federal healthcare modernization initiative for the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information and…
Career Tools
About This Role
VetsEZ is hiring a remote HL7 Interoperability Architect to support a major federal healthcare modernization initiative for the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology. This role acts as a subject matter expert, focusing on the design and implementation of enterprise healthcare data exchange solutions. The position suits professionals with a strong background in healthcare interoperability who can collaborate with clinical stakeholders, technical engineering teams, and project leadership.…
Job Description
VetsEZ is hiring a remote HL7 Interoperability Architect to support a major federal healthcare modernization initiative for the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology. This role acts as a subject matter expert, focusing on the design and implementation of enterprise healthcare data exchange solutions. The position suits professionals with a strong background in healthcare interoperability who can collaborate with clinical stakeholders, technical engineering teams, and project leadership.
The person in this role will build and maintain architectures connecting VistA systems, commercial applications, and modern electronic health record platforms. Responsibilities include defining HL7 and FHIR standards implementation, ensuring adherence to federal security regulations like the VA Technical Reference Model and VA Handbook 6500, and creating technical documentation such as interface specifications and design patterns. Candidates must live within the continental United States, hold U.S. citizenship, pass a background check, and obtain a Government or Public Trust clearance if needed.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain enterprise interoperability architectures for data exchange between VistA systems, commercial software, and external healthcare partners
- Define and guide the implementation of HL7 v2.x, HL7 v3, CDA, C-CDA, and FHIR standards
- Ensure all solutions comply with the VA Technical Reference Model, One-VA Enterprise Architecture, FIPS, and VA Handbook 6500 security requirements
- Support the creation of generic HL7 interfaces for Text Integration Utilities and other VistA modules
- Engage in Standards Development Organization and Standards Recognition Organization activities, including ballot participation and standard reviews
- Develop architectural documentation such as concepts of operations, design patterns, and interface specifications while providing risk and milestone input to the Enterprise Program Management Office
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 8 to 10 plus years of IT experience, including at least 5 years concentrated on healthcare interoperability and HL7 standards in a large enterprise setting
- Expert knowledge of HL7 v2.x messaging standards for clinical data exchange and workflows
- Extensive background using HL7 FHIR R4 or R5, CDA, and C-CDA standards in interoperability solutions
- Experience designing enterprise integration architectures utilizing interface engines like Rhapsody, Mirth Connect, or InterSystems Ensemble
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a background check and obtain a Government or Public Trust clearance
Qualifications
- Prior contractor experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA OI&T, or the Veterans Health Administration
- Background working with VistA, VistA Imaging, electronic health record modernization projects, or transitioning legacy client-server systems to modern web platforms
- Familiarity with DICOM imaging integration, federal data governance, healthcare data segmentation, and privacy-related interoperability needs
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k plan featuring an employer match
- Paid time off and federal holidays
- Corporate laptop
- Training opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers are based only on the employer’s listing; where it doesn’t say, neither do we.
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a 100% remote opportunity, though applicants must reside within the continental United States.
What is the salary for this role?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
What are the security clearance requirements?
Candidates must be U.S. citizens, successfully complete a background check, and possess the ability to obtain and maintain a Government or Public Trust clearance, including fingerprinting.
Does VetsEZ provide visa sponsorship?
No, VetsEZ is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Sample Interview Questions
AI-generated questions tailored to this specific role — a preview of the full practice set.