Job Application for Sr Technical Consultant at Altera Digital Health Inc. APAC

Altera Digital Health

On-site Adelaide

Altera Digital Health is a leading global healthcare IT provider and a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc (CSI). Constellation Software, a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange is renowned for acquiring and managing vertical market software businesses.

At Altera, we foster a unique culture rooted in our core values—our unwavering commitment to respect, discipline, innovation and transparency guides every action we take. We have a range of clients across APAC using our own solutions such as our electronic health record (EHR) platform Sunrise™ as well as several third-party solutions we proudly resell into the region.

Our solutions are designed to help our clients improve performance and better leverage their software to create a more connected, efficient, and effective healthcare system.

Are you a seasoned Software Engineer or Technical Specialist passionate about improving patient care through seamless data exchange? Altera Digital Health is seeking an experienced Technical Consultant to be the technical authority for our mission-critical healthcare system interoperability projects across the APAC region.

Job Responsibilities

This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic problem-solving, client-facing communication, and mentoring ability. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of complex healthcare integration projects:

Apply advanced computer science and engineering principles to design, develop, and test interoperability solutions using software or scripting languages. This includes developing new functionality and enhancing/maintaining existing systems.
Act as the liaison with Business Analysts and internal/external clients to ensure healthcare integration requirements—including HL7 standards—are clearly understood, documented, and met.
Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on HL7 V2, FHIR, and CDA standards, ensuring all developed interfaces are compliant, efficient, and meet rigorous data exchange requirements.
Develop and execute comprehensive unit test cases for integration components. Guide the team to improve integration quality and productivity, sharing knowledge of best practices.
Assist in accurately scoping and estimating complex integration work, evaluating technical feasibility and asking the right questions to derive accurate effort estimates.
Develop proofs of concept for new healthcare integration ideas and methodologies (e.g., HL7 FHIR). Produce and maintain supporting technical, integration, and installation documentation for both internal and external publication.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven expertise in healthcare integration and messaging standards, primarily HL7 (V2 and/or FHIR).
Demonstrated ability to develop, produce, and execute unit test cases for integration components.
Proficiency in at least one software or scripting language used in an integration context.
Strong ability to liaise with non-technical stakeholders (Business Analysts, Clients) to define and document technical requirements.

Highly Desirable:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Professional certification such as HL7 V2 Certification or completion of the HL7 Fundamentals Course.
Experience with other APIs and integration platforms in a healthcare environment.

Altera acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters throughout Australia on which we work and live. We honour their enduring connection to country, culture and community and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

At Altera, we’re committed to a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome people from all walks of life to apply. Our hiring process is designed to allow you to showcase your strengths as well as give you an opportunity to know if we are the right fit.

We appreciate your interest and the time you've taken to apply. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at:

HR.Recruiting@AlteraHealth.com

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