Ascendion Engineering
Java Edifecs Development Engineer
Builds Java- and API-driven EDI/X12 transaction processing pipelines on Azure (Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus) to migrate healthcare payer workflows (834, 837, 835, 270/271, 278) off the legacy Edifecs platform. Hybrid role in India with a 2-11 PM shift, working with onshore/offshore teams and trading partners.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Hyderabad; Chennai; Bengaluru
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years building X12 EDI transaction processing solutions (834, 278, 270/271, 835, 837)
- Working knowledge of Edifecs components (XEngine, Transaction Manager, SpecBuilder) and migrating off a legacy EDI platform
- Strong Java development skills for custom transformation, validation, and integration logic
- Hands-on experience designing, building, and consuming REST/SOAP APIs
- Strong SQL expertise including complex queries, transaction logging, reconciliation, audit trails
- Troubleshooting EDI envelope, segment, and business-rule level errors
Nice to have
- Healthcare payer or clearinghouse domain experience (HIPAA 5010 guides, companion guides, trading-partner onboarding)
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot or equivalent)
- Experience with Azure integration services: Logic Apps, Azure Functions, API Management, Service Bus/Event Grid, Azure Integration Account
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and transformation logic
- Prior Edifecs-to-cloud (Azure/AWS) modernization project experience
- Knowledge of Azure Health Data Services or FHIR
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) for integration deployments
Full description
Job Title: Java Edifecs Development Engineer Job Type: Full-TimeWork Mode: Hybrid (2/3 Days Office)Location: Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, PuneShift: 2 - 11 PM Band: 5 - 12 YearsKey Responsibilities
- Design and build EDI transaction processing pipelines using Java and API-driven services to replace existing Edifecs-based workflows, deploying on Azure cloud services (Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, API Management) where applicable.
- Re-platform X12 mapping, validation, and transformation rules from Edifecs specs/maps into target-platform schemas and custom Java code.
- Own end-to-end development for core healthcare transaction sets: 834 (Enrollment), 278 (Authorization), 270/271 (Eligibility), 835 (Remittance Advice), and 837 (Claims - institutional/professional/dental).
- Partner with QE to define test scenarios, synthetic EDI file generation, and automated validation for parity between legacy Edifecs output and new Azure pipelines.
- Apply AI/GenAI tooling (Copilot-style code assistance, LLM-based test case or mapping-rule generation) to speed up migration and reduce manual mapping effort.
- Troubleshoot transaction failures, envelope/segment errors, and companion-guide deviations across trading partners.
- Document mapping specifications, migration runbooks, and cutover/rollback plans for each transaction set.
- Collaborate with onshore/offshore teams, EDI business analysts, and clearinghouse/trading-partner contacts during parallel-run and go-live phases.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of strong software engineering experience building X12 EDI transaction processing solutions (834, 278, 270/271, 835, 837).
- Strong working knowledge of Edifecs components (XEngine, Transaction Manager, SpecBuilder, or similar) and experience migrating off a legacy EDI platform.
- Strong Java development skills for custom transformation, validation, and integration logic.
- Hands-on experience designing, building, and consuming APIs (REST/SOAP) for system integration and trading-partner connectivity.
- Strong SQL expertise, including complex queries and data stores for transaction logging, reconciliation, and audit trails.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for EDI envelope, segment, and business-rule level errors.
Preferred / Good to Have
- Healthcare payer or clearinghouse domain experience, including HIPAA 5010 implementation guides, companion guides, and trading-partner onboarding.
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot or equivalent).
- Practical experience with Azure integration services: Logic Apps, Azure Functions, API Management, Service Bus/Event Grid, Azure Integration Account (X12 schemas/agreements).
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and custom transformation logic.