IES Eligibility Integration Engineer (State & Federal Systems)

Description

PCG Consulting International, a certified MBE partner to Deloitte, is seeking an experienced IES Integration Engineer to join our team!!

We are seeking an experienced IES Integration Engineer to support Deloitte on a large-scale modernization of the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) for Cook County. This role requires deep experience with eligibility system integrations, state or county human services programs, and modern API/microservices engineering.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience integrating Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or CHIP eligibility systems with federal and state data sources, and has built secure, scalable services in cloud-based environments.

This is not a general healthcare IT role—prior Human Services / Eligibility domain experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

Eligibility System Integrations

• Design, build, and maintain integrations between state eligibility systems and external partners such as SSA, CMS, IRS, DHS, and FNS.
• Support data exchanges including SDX/SVES, MAGI, BEP, PARIS, FTI, and other federal hub transactions.
• Implement eligibility workflows such as intake, verification, identity proofing, redetermination, and enrollment.
  

API & Microservices Engineering

• Develop RESTful APIs, microservices, and service-to-service integrations using .NET, Java, or similar frameworks.
• Design and maintain API gateways (AWS API Gateway, Azure APIM) and enforce versioning, mapping, and access controls.
• Implement resilient integration patterns (circuit breakers, retries, DLQs, idempotency).
  

Event-Driven Architecture

• Build event-driven pipelines using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus.
• Support real-time eligibility verification and high-volume data processing.
  

Cloud Engineering & DevSecOps

• Deploy, monitor, and secure services in AWS or Azure cloud environments.
• Use CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab) to automate builds, tests, and deployments.
• Ensure compliance with MARS-E, HIPAA, NIST, and IRS Pub 1075 security frameworks.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with state HHS teams, policy analysts, business analysts, architects, and DevOps engineers.
• Translate eligibility rules and business requirements into technical specifications.
• Participate in architecture reviews, data mapping sessions, and testing cycles.
  

This is Remote Contract position. Occasional travel may be required!!!

Requirements

Ideal Background & Qualifications

Required Qualifications (Domain Experience – Non-Negotiable)

Candidates must meet all of the following:

1. Integrated Eligibility System Experience

• Hands-on experience with Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or CHIP eligibility systems.
• Experience with eligibility determination workflows (intake ? verification ? rules engine ? enrollment).

2. Federal Hub / State Exchange Integrations

• Direct experience with one or more of the following:
  • SSA SVES / SDX
  • CMS MAGI / Hub Services
  • IRS data exchanges (FTI)
  • FNS / SNAP verification services

3. IES Modernization or Large-Scale Public Sector Projects

• Prior work on state or county human services modernization projects.
• Familiarity with IES data models, notices, case management, or policy alignment.

4. Security & Compliance

• Experience working under MARS-E, NIST, HIPAA, or IRS Pub 1075.

Required Technical Skills

• 7+ years in API development and microservices architecture
• Proficiency in .NET Core, Java, or similar modern frameworks
• Strong experience with REST, SOAP, JSON/XML, OpenAPI
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Messaging technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus)
• CI/CD using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with eligibility rules engines
• Experience with document management, imaging, or verification subsystems
• Familiarity with health and human services program policy
• Prior consulting experience with Deloitte, Accenture, or major SI firms