Interface Engineer

We are seeking an Interface Engineer on behalf of a client in the Pierre, SD area! This position can be worked remotely or onsite in Pierre, SD. This is a 2+ year contract to start.

Responsible for gathering the requirements specification, design and development of system interfaces to and from the new Medicaid & CHIP Eligibility System. These interfaces include on-line, real-time, batch and file transfer interface types to and from many internal and external data systems. Responsible for requirements specification, design and development of common interface components, implementation of middle-ware technologies and other interface architecture solutions. Will work closely with State and Vendor Interface staff to ensure all interfaces are designed and developed in accordance with requirements.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Participate in requirements verification sessions and approve/accept all interface requirements specification deliverables;


• Participate in the design of system interfaces and approve/accept all general and detailed interface design deliverables;


• Participate in testing and approve/accept interface test plans and deliverables;


• As a member of the project's technical team, participate in reviews of other technical deliverables;

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communications skills;


• Professional demeanor - represents the project to stakeholders in a friendly, unbiased and professional manner;


• Ability to identify and communicate technical issues, both verbally and written, to project management;


• Ability to develop recommendations and facilitate resolution of interface issues with project, agency IT and vendor staff;


• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with vendor and State technical staff;


• Understanding of system interface architecture best practices;


• Working knowledge of middleware tools and use in interface design and development;


• Techno-Functional background with understanding of Integration and APIs;


• Ability to work within a demanding project environment;


• Bachelor's degree plus five years' experience in systems development with emphasis on interface development.


• The successful candidate should have the following knowledge and experience for this position:
  
  
  
  • Knowledge of Medicaid & CHIP Eligibility System operations and data.
  
  
  • 5+ years' experience programming in COBOL.
  
  
  • 2-3 years' experience using webMethods as an ETL.