Full Time

Full-Stack FHIR Engineer

Impelsys
Full-time
IT Services and IT Consulting
Washington, DC
???* / year

Job Description

Position Highlights

  • Role: Full-Stack FHIR Engineer
  • Location: Remote (USA)
  • Duration: 6+ Month Contract (Extendable)
  • Tech Stack: Python, React, FHIR, Cloud, CI/CD

Role Summary

The FHIR Engineer will design, develop, and maintain FHIR-based software systems that support secure and scalable healthcare data exchange. This role requires collaboration across engineering and product teams to deliver high-quality interoperability solutions spanning frontend and backend domains.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build, test, and maintain FHIR-enabled APIs, services, and integrations. Translate technical requirements into scalable solutions and contribute to architecture and design discussions. Perform code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, QA, and operations. Contribute to CI/CD workflows, deployments, and system integrations.

Technical Skills & Tools

  • Experience with FHIR standards and API-based healthcare interoperability. Strong backend and frontend development skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript). Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React) and backend frameworks (e.g., Django or similar). Comfortable working with cloud platforms and services (e.g., Azure, AWS). Basic scripting ability for automation and validation (e.g., Python, SQL). Experience with CI/CD systems and workflows (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Familiarity with issue and test tracking tools (e.g., Jira, test management systems).

Desired Attributes

  • Clear communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively across technical teams.

Key Activities

FHIR API Development

  • Design, build, and maintain FHIR-based APIs and services to enable standardized healthcare data exchange across products.

Standards & Compliance

  • Implement FHIR standards (resources, profiles, RESTful APIs) to ensure interoperability and compatibility with partner systems.

Quality & Delivery

  • Perform code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to CI/CD workflows to deliver reliable, high-quality FHIR solutions.

Cross-Team Collaboration

  • Work with product, QA, UX, and operations teams to refine requirements and align FHIR features (on roadmap) with product goals.

Product Feedback & Improvement

  • Collect technical feedback from users/partners and help prioritize enhancements for FHIR capabilities.

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