Remote Clinical Test Data Engineer

Description:

• DocMe360 is seeking a Clinical Test Data Engineer to join the Clinical Decision Support Collaborative (CDSC) Shared Support Services (SSS) team.
• The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining a program that creates and manages contextually relevant test data for Veteran Affairs (VA) healthcare clinical applications.
• The program will ultimately populate a Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) test environment.
• The engineer will utilize Synthea, an open-source Data-Oriented Differential Testing tool, to ensure the precision and dependability of clinical decision applications within the VA healthcare ecosystem.
• Responsibilities include manually creating test data until the program is operational, collaborating with the VistA SME to automate test data creation, and ensuring the data reflects clinical decision use cases.
• The engineer will implement data versioning and tracking mechanisms, manage changes in test data, and develop archiving and restoration processes.
• They will also create user-friendly reports and documentation, support CDSC teams in resolving test data-related challenges, and ensure adherence to VA regulations in collaboration with the CDSC security team.
• This position is contract-to-hire.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++ is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in automating contextually relevant test data is necessary.
• Candidates should have working knowledge and understanding of Scala.
• Command over data anonymization and de-identification techniques is essential.
• Strong database skills, including SQL query optimization and data manipulation, are required.
• Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills are necessary for this role.
• A collaborative teamwork approach in a dynamic, cross-functional environment is expected.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with CPRS and VA healthcare systems is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise with Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) systems and Synthea is recommended.
• Familiarity with VA-specific clinical data standards and the healthcare domain is preferred.
• Familiarity with MUMPS is also advantageous.

Benefits:

• This is a contract-to-hire position, and the benefits listed are for full-time W2 employees.
• Employees will receive a comprehensive Health Care Plan, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• A Retirement Plan, including 401k and IRA options, is available.
• Paid Time Off is provided, covering Vacation, Sick days, and Public Holidays.
• Family Leave benefits, including Maternity and Paternity leave, are offered.
• Opportunities for Training and Development are available to enhance employee skills.
• Employees have the option to Work From Home.