Application Integration Engineer

Job Title: Application Integration Engineer
Department: KlearTrust
Reports To: Senior Vice President, IT and Product Development
FLSA Class: Exempt
Salary Grade: $85,000 – $125,000

Position Summary

The Application Integration Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting an enterprise-wide integration platform and data interfaces for the company’s application ecosystem, including COTS and proprietary solutions, as well as cloud-based services and databases. In this role the Application Integration Engineer will use batch and real-time API’s along with ETL and ELT processes to keep data in-sync between enterprise applications and ensure data integrity throughout those systems.  The Application Integration Engineer will work closely with the data engineering team to ensure the integrations support the data requirements.

 

Essential Functions and Duties

 

Design, develop, test, implement, maintain, and support the interfaces between the company’s major enterprise information systems and related applications
Develop and maintain reusable API’s, services, and data integration components designed to allow rapid implementation of easily maintained integration pipelines
Design and develop integration test plans, and participate in integration testing during software and infrastructure upgrade cycles
Maintain knowledge of core software offerings, in particular those API’s and services that are essential for seamless communications
Assist in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new software systems and services with specific focus on how they might integrate with other enterprise systems
·       Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations and laws.

Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.
·       Represent the Company in a professional manner and appearance at all times.

·       Understand and internalize the Company’s purpose, display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values.

·       Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.

·       Work effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name, title, or other respectful identifier, and respect the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.

Comply with the policies and procedures stated in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by always working in a safe manner and immediately reporting any injury, safety hazard, or program violation.
Ensure conduct is consistent with all Compliance Program Policies and procedures when engaging in any activity on behalf of the company. Immediately report any concerns or violations.
·       Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Required Education:

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field; or four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of degree

Required Knowledge:

·       Knowledge of SQL and relational database technologies.

·       Background in programming languages such as Javascript, Python, or Go.

·       Strong understanding of HTTP and Web Services protocols such as REST and GraphQL

·       Facility with modern software development, build, test, and deploy technologies.

Preferred Knowledge:

·       Familiarity with data and software architecture in the cloud environment, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).

·       Experience with Postgres or SQL Server.

·       Implementation of ETL or ELT, and use of popular ETL tools (such as Fivetran or Talend)

·       Experience with messaging or ESB systems such as EventBridge, Kafka, or RabbitMQ

·       Knowledge of healthcare data standards (e.g. HL7, FHIR) and regulatory requirements (e.g. HIPAA).

 

Required Experience:

·       At least five (5) years experience in a software development, data engineering, or application integration role.

 

Preferred Experience:

·       Seven plus (7+) years of deep hands-on experience with multiple integration solutions and architectures, integration and API engineering, cloud technologies, and data modeling.

 

Required Skills:

·       Comfortable and effective at balancing tradeoffs between technical and business objectives

·       Ability to self-organize, work with limited supervision, multi-task, and meet schedule requirements

·       Must have effective verbal and written communication skills

 

Preferred Skills:

·       Ability to lead and mentor more junior staff

·       Strong presentation and communication skills

 

 

Physical requirements

Vision, hearing, speech, movements requiring the use of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for long periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled.  The employee occasionally lifts up to 20 lbs. and occasionally kneels and bends. Must have the ability to travel occasionally. Working condition include normal office setting.

 

Mental Demands

Learning, thinking, concentration and the ability to work under pressure, particularly during busy times.   Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service.  Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations’ situations.  Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary.  Must be proactive in finding solutions.

 

Direct Reports

None

 

EEO/AAP Statement

FFF Enterprises is an EEO/AAP employer; all business decisions (employment, promotions, compensation, etc.) are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. FFF Enterprises promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace which includes reasonable accommodation consideration of otherwise qualified disabled.

 

Acknowledgement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

 

The undersigned employee acknowledges receipt of the Job Description for the employee’s position and understands the essential functions, responsibilities and qualifications of the position.  Furthermore, the employee acknowledges that this Job Description does not include all of the essential functions of this position, and that these essential functions may change as deemed necessary by the manager.