Principal Architect, Interoperability - Remote

Overview Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop solutions in data analytics, AI, and cybersecurity to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system. Your contributions can change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. As an exception, for hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. Primary Responsibilities Lead HL7 FHIR event participation: review and prioritize HL7 FHIR Connectathon tracks aligned to UHC/Optum business needs, products, and interoperability roadmap Stakeholder alignment: meet with UHC/Optum HL7 voting members, HL7 Work Group participants, and the Interoperability Community of Practice to vet proposed tracks and identify teams/solutions that would benefit from participation Outreach & engagement: proactively reach out to identified UHC/Optum teams and solution owners to socialize relevant tracks, assess interest and readiness, and secure participation commitments Preparation & coordination: attend pre-Connectathon track meetings; coordinate logistics, test data, sandbox access, scope, and timelines for UHC/Optum teams; ensure prerequisites (SMART App Launch, CDS Hooks, Bulk Data) are in place for successful testing Infrastructure readiness: partner with security, platform, and DevOps teams to stand up and manage publicly accessible testing environments, addressing privacy, compliance, risk, and monitoring requirements Onsite facilitation: attend the Connectathon; guide team testing activities, triage issues, capture results, and drive follow-ups with track leads and HL7 Work Groups Technical stewardship: provide hands-on guidance for implementing FHIR-based applications and services; ensure alignment with standards (RESTful APIs, OAuth 2.0 / SMART) and best practices Results & continuous improvement: document lessons learned, interoperability gaps, and recommendations; translate outcomes into actionable backlogs, standards updates, and product roadmaps External collaboration: maintain relationships with HL7 Work Groups, track leads, and ecosystem partners; represent UHC/Optum interests and promote interoperability advancements Required Qualifications Solid understanding of FHIR standards Hands-on experience with FHIR-based functionalities such as CDS Hooks, SMART App Launch, and FHIR Bulk Data Proven experience developing FHIR-based applications and/or FHIR services, including implementation, testing, and deployment Demonstrated understanding of HL7 FHIR Standard (resources, profiles, operations) and related technologies: RESTful FHIR APIs and OAuth 2.0 (including SMART App Launch) Technical Skills: experience setting up and operating publicly accessible testing environments with awareness of privacy, security, and compliance considerations Ability to set up FHIR servers, test endpoints, and use tools like Postman or Touchstone Proven skills mapping legacy data to FHIR resources Connectathon Process Knowledge: understanding how connectathons work, tracks, testing scenarios, and reporting Familiarity with HL7 community processes and ability to translate event outcomes into organizational value Familiarity with HL7 registration, test scripts, and sandbox environments Ability to identify tracks relevant to organizational goals Facilitation and Leadership: ability to coordinate multi-team participation across product, engineering, security, and standards/governance groups; solid facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize complex technical details into clear actions and artifacts Preferred Qualifications Experience participating in or leading HL7 FHIR Connectathon tracks and collaborating with HL7 Work Group leads Experience working within large enterprises to drive cross-functional outcomes Contributions to standards, implementation guides, or community artifacts Understanding of clinical data exchange, terminology standards (SNOMED-CT, LOINC, ICD-10) and regulatory requirements Awareness of common FHIR use cases like patient access, clinical decision support, and EHR integration Knowledge of healthcare data and interoperability domains Exposure to security and privacy frameworks relevant to healthcare (e.g., HIPAA), and practices such as threat modeling, secure SDLC, and zero-trust principles Familiarity with DevOps/SRE practices and tooling used to operate FHIR services at scale All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group\'s Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on factors including location, education, work experience, and certifications. In addition to salary, benefits include a comprehensive package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution. Salary range for this role is $134,600 to $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all applicable minimum wage laws. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job postings may be removed early due to volume of applicants. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr