Azure Data Engineer with FHIR Integration - W2 ONLY

W2 ONLY - NO VISA Sponsorship available Job Title: Azure Data Engineer Location: Columbus, IN/ Remote Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Azure Data engineer or Azure FHIR Integration Specialist with hands-on experience implementing Azure Health Data Services and FHIR API integrations. In this role, you will work with healthcare clients to design, deploy, and optimize cloud-based solutions that ensure secure, compliant, and scalable exchange of clinical and patient data using HL7 FHIR standards. Key Responsibilities: • Implement and configure Azure Health Data Services for storing, processing, and querying healthcare data. • Design and deploy secure FHIR API endpoints using Azure FHIR service. • Integrate EHR/EMR systems and clinical applications with FHIR-based APIs. • Work with cross-functional teams to define data ingestion pipelines, identity management, and role-based access using Azure Active Directory (AAD) and RBAC. • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITRUST, and other regulatory frameworks. • Collaborate with solution architects, DevOps teams, and clinical stakeholders to build scalable healthcare solutions. • Monitor and troubleshoot FHIR data exchange, performance, and audit trails. • Support data mapping, transformation, and normalization from legacy formats (e.g., HL7 v2, CDA) to FHIR resources. Required Skills & Qualifications • 5+ years of experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure Health Data Services, FHIR API, Azure API Management, and Azure Functions. • Strong understanding of HL7 FHIR data model, including resources, bundles, profiles, and extensions. • Experience integrating with EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth using FHIR/REST APIs. • Hands-on experience with OAuth2, SMART on FHIR, and Azure AD authentication flows. • Proficiency with scripting and automation using PowerShell, ARM templates, or Bicep. • Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Security Center for performance and compliance tracking. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in client-facing environments. Preferred Qualifications • Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, DP-203, or Azure for Health Specialization). • Experience with data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Synapse Analytics. • Background in healthcare IT or knowledge of clinical workflows and data exchange standards. • Experience with FHIR IGs and FHIR Mapping Language is a plus.