Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend systems and APIs that support healthcare applications.
Implement middleware solutions and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) architectures to facilitate seamless system integration.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define integration requirements and ensure alignment with the overall API strategy.
Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability of backend services.
Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in API development, microservices, and healthcare integration.
Document technical specifications, integration processes, API standards, and system architecture for future reference.
Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to define and implement enterprise integration patterns and API strategies.

Mandatory Skills:

Proven experience in system integration, particularly within the healthcare sector.
Strong proficiency in API design and development, including RESTful and SOAP services.
Hands-on experience with middleware technologies and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) solutions.
Expertise in microservices architecture and related technologies.
Solid understanding of database management systems, data integration, and data transformation techniques.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, or Python.
Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and API architecture.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS or Azure, and containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with healthcare standards and regulations, including HIPAA, HL7, and FHIR.
Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
Experience with API management platforms, API gateways, and integration platforms.
Familiarity with event-driven architectures, messaging systems, and asynchronous integrations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
10-15 years of relevant experience in backend development, API development, architecture, and system integration.
Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-level API and integration solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote and cross-functional team environment.
Strong ability to collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, architects, and leadership.

API Integration Architect

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