Job Title: Public Health Data Integration Developer / Programmer Analyst (SAS, Python, SQL & HL7/FHIR)
Location: Austin, TX – Hybrid
Duration: 12+ Months
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Public Health Data Integration Developer / Programmer Analyst with strong programming, database, data integration, and healthcare interoperability experience. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in SAS, Python, R, SQL, automated data pipelines, and healthcare data standards such as HL7 and FHIR.
The candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting data integration solutions, automating workflows, building dashboards, and supporting public health data systems and surveillance applications.
Key Responsibilities & Required Skills
Develop, test, maintain, and troubleshoot scripts using SAS, Python, R, or similar programming languages.
Design and implement system integrations, dashboards, and automated workflows to improve data interoperability.
Work with structured and semi-structured healthcare, public health, and complex administrative datasets.
Develop SQL queries, work with relational databases, and perform data analysis and validation.
Gather and document system requirements, identify business and programmatic needs, and translate them into technical solutions.
Test and validate automated data integration solutions and ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, code documentation, specifications, workflows, and procedures.
Support healthcare data interoperability involving Electronic Case Reporting (eCR/eICR), Electronic Health Records (EHR), and Health Information Exchange (HIE).
Work with healthcare interoperability standards and formats, including HL7, XML, FHIR, and SNOMED CT.
Develop and maintain automated data pipelines, ETL processes, data linkage, and matching solutions.
Support public health surveillance systems, registries, and healthcare data integration initiatives.
Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and nontechnical staff to resolve complex data and system integration challenges.
Required Technical Skills
SAS / Python / R Programming
SQL and Relational Databases
Data Integration and ETL Development
Healthcare Data and Public Health Systems
HL7 / FHIR / XML
Electronic Case Reporting (eCR/eICR)
Electronic Health Records (EHR) / Health Information Exchange (HIE)
SNOMED CT / Clinical Terminology Standards
Data Mapping, Data Linkage & Matching
Dashboard Development and Reporting
Automated Data Pipelines
System Integration and Data Validation
Technical Documentation and Requirements Analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with public health surveillance systems or healthcare registries.
Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards and clinical data terminology.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
