Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or improve existing computer systems, requiring strong development skills to design, build, and implement effective technical solutions.
This position will support and maintain existing Rhapsody, .NET-based applications and infrastructure, assist with troubleshooting and automation, and play a key role in planning and guiding a modernization effort for legacy systems. The resource will also contribute to evaluating and recommending technologies and tools to support the modernization of our disease surveillance and data infrastructure.
A critical requirement for this role is strong experience with the Rhapsody Integration Engine , as the contractor will be responsible for managing and enhancing public health data exchange workflows. Familiarity with Oracle PL / SQL is a plus and will support data-related tasks but is not a primary focus of the role.
The contractor must also be capable of supporting critical public health data exchange processes, including managing data flows between external organizations, DPH, and CDC; troubleshooting the NEDSS Base System (NBS); implementing upgrades and new modules; and maintaining ancillary systems and tools such as NBS Utilities and the ELR data store.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support and troubleshoot existing .NET applications and Windows-based infrastructure
- Develop and maintain scripts and tools using PowerShell and SQL
- Assist in the planning and strategic direction of a modernization initiative involving legacy systems and data integration
- Evaluate and recommend modern technologies and tools to support disease surveillance and data infrastructure modernization
- Collaborate with internal teams to assess current architecture and recommend improvements
- Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to internal staff
Public Health Data Exchange Responsibilities :
Manage and optimize data exchange processes between external organizations, DPH, and CDCConfigure, monitor, and troubleshoot interfaces using the Rhapsody Integration EngineMaintain and enhance HL7 message routing, transformations, and mappingsTroubleshoot and maintain the NEDSS Base System (NBS)Implement upgrades and new functionality / modules (e.g., pages)Maintain ancillary systems such as NBS Utilities and the ELR data storeRequired Skills
Extensive experience with Rhapsody Integration Engine , including interface development, message transformation, and troubleshootingStrong SQL development and troubleshooting skillsProficient in C# and .NET FrameworkExperience with Windows Server administrationFamiliarity with IIS (Internet Information Services)Power Shell scripting for automation and maintenanceGeneral Windows OS troubleshooting and supportAbility to contribute to planning and architectural discussions for system modernizationExperience evaluating and recommending modern technologies and tools for data systemsAbility to support public health data exchange systems and workflowsNice to Have
Experience with Oracle PL / SQLFamiliarity with HL7 or FHIR standardsExperienceusing TFS (Team Foundation Server)Knowledge of NBS / NEDSS systems and workflowsExperience with SMTP and SFTP protocolsUnderstanding of public health messaging vocabularies and clinical coding systems such as LOINC, SNOMED, and ICD-10-CM