Texas Health and Human Services
Job Description
The Interoperability Architect leads the design and implementation of enterprise integration solutions that enable secure, seamless data exchange across systems, platforms, and organizations. This role ensures compliance with interoperability standards, drives modernization of interfaces and APIs, and partners with stakeholders to improve information flow, reduce silos, and support mission-critical services. Essential Job Functions (EJFs): Lead interoperability initiatives that support CTO strategic projects and enterprise modernization efforts. Define, design, and deliver integration solutions that meet business and regulatory needs. Oversee studies and reports that include findings, recommendations, and implementation guidance. Provide technical leadership and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Drive cross-functional interoperability projects across agency systems, IT groups, and external partners. Architect integration solutions using industry standards (HL7, FHIR, NIEM, API-first, REST/SOAP). Ensure designs comply with security, privacy, and data-sharing requirements. Establish and enforce interoperability frameworks and best practices. Design, develop, and manage enterprise integration platforms, APIs, and data exchange services. Implement standards-based data sharing approaches to support real-time and batch exchanges. Lead and participate in system integrations, interface development, and implementation of API gateways. Oversee testing, validation, deployment, and monitoring of integration solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex interoperability challenges. Assess current vs. future state of enterprise interoperability capabilities, identify gaps, and recommend modernization strategies. Support IT planning and justification of integration-related investments. Provide guidance and training to technical teams and program staff on interoperability standards, tools, and integration practices. Promote adoption of consistent, standards-based data exchange approaches. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support enterprise integration and interoperability strategy. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, computer operating systems, writing program code, and automated mapping. Strong knowledge of interoperability standards and protocols (HL7, FHIR, NIEM, EDI, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML). Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security requirements (e.g., HIPAA, CJIS, 42 CFR Part 2). Knowledge of Healthcare Interoperability Knowledge of event-driven and streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis). Knowledge of DevOps/DataOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for integration services. Skilled in designing and implementing APIs, microservices, and service-oriented architecture (SOA). Skilled with integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Informatica, Azure Integration Services, AWS API Gateway). Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Skilled in health IT interoperability (HIEs, EHR integration, CMS/Medicaid standards). Skilled in cloud-native integration solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP). Skilled in identity management and authentication standards (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML). Skill in solving problems; in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing programs; and in troubleshooting computer systems. Ability to mentor teams and lead organizational adoption of interoperability best practices. Ability to analyze systems and procedures, to write and revise standards and procedures, and to communicate effectively. Ability to oversee and/or supervise the work of others. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: N/A Initial Screening Criteria: Graduation from a college or university with a
bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field
is preferred. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Minimum
12 years of IT experience
in enterprise environments, with a focus on
systems integration, data exchange, and interoperability . Additional Information: Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual. Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. This is a hybrid position based in Austin with at least three (3) days in the office required. Selected candidate must be willing to commute to the office on the required days. Texas Health and Human Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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The Interoperability Architect leads the design and implementation of enterprise integration solutions that enable secure, seamless data exchange across systems, platforms, and organizations. This role ensures compliance with interoperability standards, drives modernization of interfaces and APIs, and partners with stakeholders to improve information flow, reduce silos, and support mission-critical services. Essential Job Functions (EJFs): Lead interoperability initiatives that support CTO strategic projects and enterprise modernization efforts. Define, design, and deliver integration solutions that meet business and regulatory needs. Oversee studies and reports that include findings, recommendations, and implementation guidance. Provide technical leadership and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Drive cross-functional interoperability projects across agency systems, IT groups, and external partners. Architect integration solutions using industry standards (HL7, FHIR, NIEM, API-first, REST/SOAP). Ensure designs comply with security, privacy, and data-sharing requirements. Establish and enforce interoperability frameworks and best practices. Design, develop, and manage enterprise integration platforms, APIs, and data exchange services. Implement standards-based data sharing approaches to support real-time and batch exchanges. Lead and participate in system integrations, interface development, and implementation of API gateways. Oversee testing, validation, deployment, and monitoring of integration solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex interoperability challenges. Assess current vs. future state of enterprise interoperability capabilities, identify gaps, and recommend modernization strategies. Support IT planning and justification of integration-related investments. Provide guidance and training to technical teams and program staff on interoperability standards, tools, and integration practices. Promote adoption of consistent, standards-based data exchange approaches. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support enterprise integration and interoperability strategy. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, computer operating systems, writing program code, and automated mapping. Strong knowledge of interoperability standards and protocols (HL7, FHIR, NIEM, EDI, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML). Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security requirements (e.g., HIPAA, CJIS, 42 CFR Part 2). Knowledge of Healthcare Interoperability Knowledge of event-driven and streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis). Knowledge of DevOps/DataOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for integration services. Skilled in designing and implementing APIs, microservices, and service-oriented architecture (SOA). Skilled with integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Informatica, Azure Integration Services, AWS API Gateway). Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Skilled in health IT interoperability (HIEs, EHR integration, CMS/Medicaid standards). Skilled in cloud-native integration solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP). Skilled in identity management and authentication standards (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML). Skill in solving problems; in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing programs; and in troubleshooting computer systems. Ability to mentor teams and lead organizational adoption of interoperability best practices. Ability to analyze systems and procedures, to write and revise standards and procedures, and to communicate effectively. Ability to oversee and/or supervise the work of others. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: N/A Initial Screening Criteria: Graduation from a college or university with a
bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field
is preferred. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Minimum
12 years of IT experience
in enterprise environments, with a focus on
systems integration, data exchange, and interoperability . Additional Information: Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual. Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. This is a hybrid position based in Austin with at least three (3) days in the office required. Selected candidate must be willing to commute to the office on the required days. Texas Health and Human Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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