Senior Knowledge Engineer

Accountabilities:: Translate clinical and healthcare specifications, including Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) and Clinical Decision Support Hooks (CDS Hooks), into simplified healthcare code. Research and apply healthcare data standards and models, including Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), Clinical Quality Language (CQL), and relevant clinical definitional models. Develop and maintain healthcare logic expressions that accurately represent clinical requirements and support reliable data interpretation. Design comprehensive test plans to verify that developed code produces accurate and expected FHIR-based data outputs. Generate representative sample datasets to validate defined testing scenarios, requirements, and clinical criteria. Analyze testing results, identify discrepancies, and iteratively refine code and data models to improve accuracy and reliability. Document, maintain, and publish technical findings and implementation results through FHIR Implementation Guides to support adoption by healthcare organizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, clinicians, healthcare specialists, and terminology experts to understand requirements, implement solutions, and validate technical outcomes. Provide expert feedback on prior authorization policies, including assessments of complexity, scope, implementation requirements, and estimated effort. Identify, document, and share best practices, lessons learned, and opportunities for continuous improvement. Support the confidentiality, privacy, and integrity of organizational information and comply with all applicable security, privacy, and data protection policies. Requirements: At least 5 years of professional experience as a clinical informaticist, data scientist, software developer, or in another relevant technical or healthcare-focused role. Demonstrated experience in healthcare technology is required. Post-secondary education in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience. Strong knowledge of healthcare data standards, with significant experience using FHIR highly preferred. Experience with Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) is highly preferred. Familiarity with Clinical Decision Support algorithms is an advantage. Experience with prior authorization adjudication algorithms is beneficial. Knowledge of query languages such as SQL is considered an asset. Programming experience and familiarity with development tools are preferred, although not mandatory. Excellent computer literacy and the ability to work effectively with technical platforms and data management tools. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and creative problem-solving abilities, with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex clinical and technical concepts into clear, accessible information. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with clinicians, technical specialists, and multidisciplinary teams. High levels of self-motivation, initiative, enthusiasm, integrity, and professionalism. Ability to manage responsibilities independently while contributing positively to a collaborative remote working environment. Benefits: Remote work: Fully remote working environment within the United States. Flexible time off: Flexible time-away policy, including paid time off (PTO), personal days, and sick leave. Competitive compensation: Competitive salary package. Healthcare coverage: Health and medical benefits. Retirement savings: Employee contribution programs, including RRSP, TFSA, and 401(k), depending on eligibility and location. Financial protection: Life and disability insurance coverage. Employee support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program. Professional development: Dedicated FHIR study program and access to Skillsoft learning resources. Team culture: Opportunities to connect and participate in social activities through the employee community club. Contract duration: One-year contract opportunity.