Technical Architect na CLS Health PLLC

Description

About CLS Health:

At CLS Health, we are redefining healthcare delivery. As Houston’s largest physician-owned, physician-led healthcare system, our mission is to provide patient-centered care through innovation and operational excellence. With over 200 providers in 35+ locations and over 50 specialties, we’re building a scalable healthcare system that empowers physicians and delivers unmatched quality and access for patients.

 We are Looking for: 

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect – EHR Integrations to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and interoperable healthcare data systems. This role will be critical to integrating our coding automation platform, Coder+, with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems using industry-standard protocols such as FHIR, HL7, and X12 transactions (837/835) As the technical lead, you will own the architecture for data ingestion, transformation, and integration pipelines that map structured health data—such as CPT, ICD, and claim data—into the Coder+ workflow engine. You’ll also ensure our infrastructure and data practices meet the highest standards for security, performance, and HIPAA compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and oversee end-to-end data architecture for EHR integrations using APIs, FHIR, HL7, and other healthcare interoperability standards.
• Map clinical and financial data (CPT, ICD, X12 837/835) from EHRs into the Coder+ platform’s workflow engine.
• Build and maintain integration pipelines that support real-time and batch data exchange between EHR systems and Coder+.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and data security, implementing best practices for encryption, access control, and audit logging.
• Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure), including deployment architecture, scalability, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and compliance teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve data interoperability, scalability, and reliability.
• Mentor engineering teams on integration best practices and architectural decisions.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive salary
• Supportive team culture
• Real opportunities for professional development and career growth

Full benefits package including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development experience in the healthcare industry, with a strong focus on data integrations and architecture.
• Deep knowledge of FHIR, HL7 v2/v3, X12 837/835, and related healthcare messaging standards.
• Proven experience integrating with major EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, athenahealth, eClinicalWorks).
• Strong proficiency with RESTful APIs, secure data transmission, and data mapping/transformation workflows.
• Hands-on experience managing infrastructure on AWS or Azure, including use of cloud-native services for health data.
• In-depth understanding of HIPAA, data privacy, and healthcare security standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions with cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with healthcare data normalization tools or APIs (e.g., Redox, Health Gorilla, or similar).
• Background in building or integrating with coding automation, revenue cycle, or claims platforms.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.