Job Title :Systems Software Programmer Project LeadClient :State of South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH)Location :Remote Columbia, SC (Open to Nationwide US candidates, must work in Eastern Standard Time ZoneDuration :12 Months (Possibility of Extension)Interview Process :1 Round Virtual / OnlinePosition Overview :The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with limited supervision.This role involves collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to automate workflows, modernize legacy systems, and ensure compliance with federal and state public health data standards.Scope of the Project :The candidate will support the Public Health and Lab systems by :Assisting in backend process development and ELC modernization.Gathering requirements, designing technical specifications, and creating documentation.Enhancing data management and transformation processes in Rhapsody.Automating workflows for CDC data submissions and implementing proactive data monitoring.Ensuring system performance, reliability, and compliance with CDC, HIPAA, and PHI / PII requirements.Daily Duties / Responsibilities :Collaborate with DPH, IT, and vendor teams to plan, design, and configure integration solutions.Develop, enhance, and maintain Rhapsody routes to process healthcare data in multiple formats (XML, CSV, SOAP, HL7, etc.).Monitor and troubleshoot Rhapsody routes and production processes to ensure accurate data flow.Perform code reviews, test changes, and support deployment and post-implementation activities.Automate daily maintenance tasks and implement proactive system monitoring.Create and maintain system documentation and architecture diagrams.Provide mentorship, technical advice, and best-practice guidance to staff.Support disease surveillance systems (eCR, ELR) and ensure data compliance with CDC reporting requirements.Participate in modernization efforts by converting legacy systems and processes into Rhapsody-based integrations.Assist with data migrations, testing, validation, and UAT support.Ensure compliance with agency IT standards, documentation, and data security requirements.Provide on-call or after-hours support for critical systems when needed.Required Skills (Ranked by Importance) :Rhapsody Integration Engine (v6+)Symphonia Mapping Language (SML)HL7 (v2.3.1 2.5.1; ORU & ORM message types)XML / XSD / XPathSQL (including advanced joins)JavaScript (ECMA / E4X)Web Services (SOAP)Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsExperience with security and data classification (CDC, HIPAA, CJIS, PHI, PII)Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical teamsPreferred Skills (Ranked by Importance) :Experience with eCR / eICR / RR / CDA / CCDA formatsWindows Server OS AdministrationLarge-scale integration in healthcare environmentsKnowledge of Public Health, Disease Surveillance Systems, or LIMSExperience with large dataset manipulation / migrationFamiliarity with LOINC / SNOMED terminologiesExperience using DevOps tools such as JIRAUnderstanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Ability to create Visio / Flow diagrams for process visualizationStrong ability to build collaborative working relationships with technical staff and business stakeholdersRequired Education :Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field,or equivalent professional experience in lieu of formal education.Preferred Certifications :Rhapsody Certification (Required Please indicate certification level or N / A)Regards!Raju Chidurala216-343-3435rajuc@devfi.com.