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Lead Interface

Lead Interface

Compunnel Inc.Boston, MA, US
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Detailed List of Job Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for 20+ external business partners and vendors for all file exchange and API-based interface activities.
  • Lead the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of MMIS interfaces (file-based and web service / API integrations).
  • Gather and analyze interface requirements and technical specifications from partners to ensure seamless data exchange.
  • Oversee end-to-end interface lifecycle management including onboarding, change management, enhancements, testing, deployment, and production support.
  • Coordinate interface development and troubleshooting efforts with internal cross functional teams (technical, infrastructure, security, and business SMEs).
  • Establish and enforce interface standards, data formats, communication protocols, routing, and transport mechanisms.
  • Monitor daily file exchanges and API transactions to ensure timely delivery, data accuracy, and compliance with SLAs.
  • Lead root cause analysis and remediation for interface-related issues, data discrepancies, or transmission failures.
  • Ensure secure exchange of SSA, PHI and other sensitive data in accordance with HIPAA and state data privacy regulations.
  • Plan and conduct integration, regression, and UAT testing with external partners for new or updated interfaces.
  • Manage partner communication related to deployments, outages, system upgrades, network changes, and emergency incidents.
  • Maintain interface documentation including specifications, data mappings, process flows, runbooks, and support procedures.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams on certificates, firewall / security changes, VPN connectivity, gateways, and SFTP / API environments.
  • Provide strategic recommendations for improving interface processes, automation, monitoring, and operational efficiency.
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to Interface Analysts and support staff.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • 10+ years of IT experience with proven expertise in MMIS interface leadership, design, and support.
  • Deep technical understanding of IT infrastructure, hosting environments, and integration standards.
  • Extensive experience in interface architecture, design, development, and data structure modeling.
  • Strong knowledge of SOAP / Web Services, XML standards, and enterprise data exchange patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with secure file exchange protocols and mechanisms such as SFTP.
  • Experienced in developing comprehensive business and technical requirements, interface design specifications, and supporting documentation.
  • Proficient in SQL for data validation, analysis, and issue troubleshooting.
  • Experienced with web service / API validation and testing using tools such as SoapUI (or similar), including test planning and execution.
  • Solid understanding of encryption standards, security protocols, and Unix / Linux operating environments.
  • Strong domain expertise in healthcare and Medicaid / MMIS with a focus on interface design, data structures, and transactional processing across multiple external partners.

    • Education and Certifications :

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, IT or Healthcare Administration or equivalent work experience.
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