InterSystems Iris Engineer

We currently have a career opportunity for an InterSystems Iris Developer to join our team located in New York. This is a contract position with an initial duration of 2 months, with the possibility of extension and CTH.  

A successful InterSystems IRIS Developer leads the design, development, modernization, and support of business-critical platforms built on InterSystems Cache and InterSystems IRIS. You will translate product needs into scalable technical solutions, strengthen engineering practices, and partner across teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing applications. You may also mentor developers, improve operational resilience, and help drive continuous modernization in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on InterSystems engineer who can quickly contribute to integration and interoperability initiatives, has strong ObjectScript and HL7 expertise, and thrives in healthcare technology environments where reliability, compliance, and quality are critical. 

Job Overview:

As an InterSystems Iris Developer you will:

• Lead solution design and end-to-end delivery for applications built on InterSystems Cache and InterSystems IRIS, translating product requirements into technical designs while identifying dependencies, tradeoffs, risks, and phased delivery plans.
• Design, develop, test, debug, and document ObjectScript-based services, APIs, batch processes, and data workflows, while driving code quality through coding standards, code reviews, pairing, and automated checks.
• Optimize data-centric applications by modeling and tuning IRIS/Cache data structures, SQL access, persistent classes, queries, and application logic for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Lead modernization and integration efforts, including legacy component upgrades and migrations such as Cache to IRIS, while maintaining backward compatibility and implementing REST APIs, messaging, and file or batch integration patterns.
• Support operational excellence by troubleshooting incidents, performing root-cause analysis, implementing preventive improvements, embedding secure software development practices, partnering with security and risk teams, and mentoring engineers across engineering, QA, architecture, architecture, infrastructure, and product teams.

• Design, develop, and maintain InterSystems IRIS solutions supporting laboratory and healthcare interoperability initiatives.
• Create and enhance ObjectScript-based components, including:  
  • Custom classes
  • Productions
  • Business Services
  • Business Processes
  • Business Operations
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot solutions using the IRIS/HealthShare Management Portal.
• Develop, support, and optimize HL7 v2 interfaces and message workflows.
• Troubleshoot integration issues and perform root cause analysis across interface environments.
• Collaborate with technical architects, consultants, and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Assist with modernization efforts related to laboratory system integrations and instrument connectivity.
• Participate in requirements analysis, solution design, testing, deployment, and production support activities.
• Ensure solutions comply with healthcare regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Hands-on experience developing solutions with InterSystems IRIS or InterSystems Caché.
• Strong proficiency in ObjectScript development.
• Experience building and supporting:  
  • Custom Classes
  • Productions
  • Business Services
  • Business Processes
  • Business Operations
• Experience using the IRIS/HealthShare Management Portal.
• Strong experience with HL7 v2 interface development, support, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a broader delivery team.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Remote/Hybrid engagement.
• Discovery Sprint activities will be primarily remote.
• Limited travel may be required for 1-2 onsite working sessions.
• Candidates must be comfortable working within an FDA and HIPAA regulated clinical laboratory environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution.  
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms.  
• A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing FHIR APIs and interoperability services.
• Experience with:  
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Clinical diagnostics platforms
• Healthcare interoperability solutions
• Experience working in clinical laboratory, healthcare, or regulated healthcare environments.
• Understanding of healthcare interoperability standards and integration patterns.
• InterSystems Certified Developer certification.
• Experience with Epic Beaker.
• Familiarity with Epic implementations and laboratory modernization initiatives.

About the team:

Our Cloud team helps the world’s leading brands modernize infrastructure, applications, and integrations to thrive in today’s digital economy. We deliver cloud-native development, app modernization, API management, and DevOps solutions, enabling clients to maximize cloud investments, streamline processes, and drive innovation across the enterprise. Join a team that’s harnessing the power of AI to build intelligent, self-optimizing cloud environments—leveraging predictive analytics, generative tools, and automation to create smarter, more resilient digital ecosystems.  

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.​

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current hourly rate for this position is $70 / hour to $90 / hour . Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential variable compensation programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview. 

Disclaimer:  The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. 

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