Automation Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking an Automation Engineer to join an established Healthcare organization located in Maryland . This is a remote contract to hire opportunity . The Automation Engineer is responsible for creating and maintaining automation scripts to streamline data exchanges between healthcare systems, improving patient care and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities of the Automation Engineer:

• Design, develop, and execute automation scripts using open-source tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to enhance data feed onboarding and connections.
• Maintain the operational status of production automation scripts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve errors or issues with production scripts.
• Implement automation scripts with a focus on best practices and security measures.
• Document the purpose, troubleshooting tips, and known issues of scripts on the Confluence wiki.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integrations and inter-system operability.

Qualifications of the Automation Engineer:

• Experience with healthcare integrations and understanding of HL7 messages.
• Ability to create and interpret technical documentation.
• Strong organizational skills in managing the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of data encryption principles, including VPN and TLS connections.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex issues.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or information systems, preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in healthcare technology, with a working knowledge of Mirth Connect, JavaScript, HL7v2, and HL7v3 (CCDA).
• Experience with Python and knowledge of FHIR, a plus.

Compensation of the Automation Engineer:

• Target Converted Salary: $90,000-$110,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, 6 paid holidays.

Keywords: Automation Engineer, HL7v2, HL7v3, CCDA, Mirth Connect, javascript, FHIR, Python, Healthcare Integration, Software Lifecycle Development, data encryption principles, VPN, TLS
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