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This position is contingent upon contract award.
The Team
Our Health Engineering Solutions (HES) team works side by side with customers to articulate a vision for success, and then make it happen. We know success doesn't happen by accident. It takes the right team of people, working together on the right solutions for the customer.
The Work
We are seeking a FHIR Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for working with a team of engineers and building enterprise-level backend solutions using a variety of technologies.
Your responsibilities will also include leveraging AWS cloud technologies to manage large datasets and create efficient data pipelines. You will be expected to design, develop, test, and deploy Java applications that meet the needs of our clients and partners.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software development principles and a proven track record in backend development. Experience with Agile software development methodologies is a must, as we value collaboration and flexibility in our approach to project management.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a team of experienced professionals and contribute to the development of high-quality software solutions. If you are passionate about technology, eager to learn, and want your work to impact systems that collect healthcare data used by hundreds of thousands of daily users, we want to (virtually) meet you!
Key Responsibilities and Job Duties

• Assist in development and implementation of interoperable FHIR-based systems

• Work with a team of talented engineers, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions that meet business objectives

• Perform code reviews and develop processes for improving code quality

• Design and build FHIR API interfaces, microservices, and serverless cloud-based applications

• Work with Product Owner and UX design to understand and create solutions for diverse user requirements

• Work with Architects and other Engineers to help create and then implement development best practices

• Work with test engineering team to assure product quality

• Collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment

• Participate in team code reviews and design reviews

• Help our support team triage bugs and troubleshoot production issues

• Cooperating with the back-end developers in the process of building the applications

• Work independently to design, develop, and document solutions, while adhering to all applicable standards (e.g., architectural, coding, security)

• Work with DevOps engineers on CI, CD, and IaC

• Read specs and translate them into test designs and test automation
• Ensure compliance with latest regulations and standard updates for FHIR, including relevant Implementation Guides

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of overall software engineering experience working in cloud-based environments.
• 1+ years working with FHIR standards in production environments, including implementing FHIR using HAPI FHIR or similar frameworks.
• 2+ years building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust Clearance
• Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
• Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in EHR systems or healthcare IT.
• Java experience
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of HIPAA and security compliance.
• Experience working in the healthcare industry with PHI/PII
• Federal Government contracting work experience

Job Location: Remote (USA). Travel for a conference or to another ICF location for collaboration may be required once a year. This position requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, note that ICF monitors employee work locations, blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and prohibits personal VPN connections.
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Working at ICF
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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$81,499.00 - $167,644.00
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