HL7 Integration Specialist

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum. As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.

As an HL7 Integration Specialist - EHR Systems, you will serve as a liaison between end-users and provide advisory support to build and maintain health data integration components, collaborating with other information management resources within the growing Epic application team. We're particularly interested in individuals with experience of interface engines, integrations, interoperability, and health data.

We are open to reviewing applications from candidates based outside of Ireland. Visa sponsorship and relocation support will be provided for the right candidate.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and document internal procedures and standards supporting Epic applications and integrations
• Operate as a player coach, balancing hands on technical delivery with team leadership and day to day support
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex integration, interface, and operational issues
• Design, build, test, and maintain HL7, FHIR, API, and file based integrations across Epic EHR, ERP platforms, HIEs, cloud, SaaS vendors, and registries
• Translate business and user requirements into clear technical designs and integration specifications
• Lead and support Epic EMR implementations, including interface development, data conversion, upgrades, and post go live support
• Review, implement, and validate new functionality through system upgrades and special updates
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to integration team members; support hiring, onboarding, and skills development
• Partner with leadership on resource planning, on call coverage, workload balancing, and career development pathways
• Serve as a trusted advisor on integration strategy, architectural decisions, HL7 standards, and vendor engagement, acting as a bridge between end users and technology solutions

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience
• Certifications with Epic Bridges application
• Proven experience with HL7 (Health Level Seven Standard) or any other Health Data exchange including HL7 FHIR, HL7 CDA, Web Services and HL7 v2
• Proven experience working with developing interfaces on integration / interoperability engines (at least one) such as InterSystems, Rhapsody, Cloverleaf, Mirth Connect, Microsoft BizTalk, Corepoint, Qvera, IBM Integration Bus, WebSphere Message Broker or other similar integration engines
• Demonstrated familiarity with Epic applications or other Clinical EMR system
• Demonstrated understanding of software testing approaches and prior experience performing unit testing, integration testing, etc.
• Proven experience mentoring and providing subject matter expertise to junior engineers
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint & SharePoint)
• Proven ability to be self-directed, flexible, and willing to participate in a 24x7 on call rotation

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications on any of the Interoperability / Integration Engine products such as InterSystems Ensemble, Rhapsody, Cloverleaf, Mirth Connect, Microsoft BizTalk, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming and scripting hands on C++, C#, JavaScript, VBScript or ASP.Net or any other programming language
• Proven experience with SQL, MSSQL, Oracle data management programming skills
• Proven experience with Microsoft Visio

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2026 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.

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