Technical Architect

Indiana Department of Health is seeking an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) Technical Architect.

• Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the technical infrastructure and architecture that supports electronic data interchange within an organization.
• This role requires a deep understanding of EDI standards, protocols, and IT systems.
• The EDI Technical Architect is responsible for developing and maintaining the technical architecture that enables the seamless exchange of electronic data between the organization and its external partners.
• This role involves designing EDI solutions, overseeing their implementation, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and optimizing data exchange processes.
• The architect needs to work with three internal teams, IOT and VISIT vendor regarding EDI transactions.
• The Architect plays a critical role in ensuring the organization's EDI infrastructure is robust, secure, bringing standardization and aligned with business objectives.
• They enable efficient and reliable electronic data interchange, which is vital for business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

EDI Architecture Design:

• Design and architect the technical infrastructure that supports EDI systems, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
• Study current design and Develop EDI system integration strategies that align with the organization's business goals.

EDI Standards and Compliance:

• Review current standards and update on EDI standards and regulations (e.g., ANSI X12, Hl7) and ensure compliance within the organization.
• Implement and maintain EDI compliance checks and validation processes.

System Integration:

• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate EDI systems with existing enterprise applications (e.g., STARLims, NBS, ACAPS, VISIT systems).
• Study current and improve design and implement data mapping and transformation processes.

EDI Software Selection:

• Evaluate, select, and recommend EDI software solutions and tools that align with the organization's needs.
• Manage relationships with EDI software vendors.

EDI Security Improvements:

• Implement security measures to protect sensitive data transmitted through EDI channels.
• Ensure data encryption, authentication, and access control.

Performance Optimization:

• Continuously monitor EDI system performance and optimize processes for efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues.

Documentation and Standards Development:

• Create and maintain technical documentation related to EDI architecture, configurations, and integration.
• Develop and enforce coding and data exchange standards.

Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Coordinate testing efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of EDI transactions.
• Establish quality assurance processes for data validation.

Project Management:

• Lead or participate in EDI-related projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and new implementations.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.