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Remote systems programmer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams in sectors like defense, financial services, and enterprise software. Employers hiring remotely right now include Ensono, The Cigna, and Johnson Controls. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Business Systems Analyst / Programmer – Rhapsody Integration Engine, .NET & Public Health Data Systems
Job Title: Business Systems Analyst / Programmer
Location: Idaho – Fully Remote
Work Arrangement: Remote
Employment Type: Temporary / Contract
Duration: November 30, 2026 – November 30, 2027
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst / Programmer to support, maintain, and modernize existing applications and data integration infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with the Rhapsody Integration Engine, Integrated Disease Surveillance Systems (IDSS), SQL development, and .NET technologies. This position will focus on maintaining public health data exchange workflows, troubleshooting existing applications, supporting system integrations, and contributing to the modernization of legacy systems.
The resource will work with internal teams and external partners to maintain reliable data exchange processes, improve system performance, and support public health surveillance infrastructure.
This role requires a combination of technical development, systems analysis, requirements gathering, troubleshooting, and process improvement experience.
Required Skills / Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience with Rhapsody Integration Engine, including interface development, message transformation, and troubleshooting.
Minimum 3 years of SQL development and troubleshooting experience.
Minimum 3 years of requirements analysis, including interpreting user needs and translating them into functional specifications.
Minimum 3 years of critical thinking and complex problem-solving experience.
Minimum 2 years of process optimization experience, identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements to workflows or systems.
Proficiency in C# and .NET Framework.
Experience supporting .NET applications and Windows-based infrastructure.
Experience with Windows OS troubleshooting and technical support.
Experience developing and maintaining PowerShell scripts for automation and maintenance.
Ability to support public health data exchange systems and workflows.
Ability to participate in technical planning, architectural discussions, and system modernization initiatives.
Preferred Skills / Experience
2 years of experience with eCR (Electronic Case Reporting).
2 years of experience with ELR (Electronic Laboratory Reporting).
2 years of experience with Azure DevOps.
2 years of experience with HL7 or FHIR standards.
1 year of experience with IIS configuration and management.
1 year of experience with Windows Server administration.
Knowledge of NBS/NEDSS systems and workflows.
Experience with Oracle PL/SQL.
Familiarity with TFS (Team Foundation Server).
Experience with SMTP and SFTP protocols.
Understanding of public health messaging vocabularies and clinical coding systems, including LOINC, SNOMED, and ICD-10-CM.
Job Responsibilities
Application Development and Infrastructure Support
Support and troubleshoot existing .NET applications and Windows-based infrastructure.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot scripts and tools using PowerShell and SQL.
Support Windows Server environments and IIS-related configurations.
Assist with application maintenance, upgrades, and technical improvements.
Public Health Data Exchange and Integration
Manage and optimize data exchange processes between external organizations, internal public health teams, and the CDC.
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot interfaces using the Rhapsody Integration Engine.
Maintain and enhance HL7 message routing, transformations, and mappings.
Support and troubleshoot the NEDSS Base System (NBS).
Implement system upgrades and new functionality/modules, including pages.
Maintain supporting systems such as NBS Utilities and the ELR data store.
Coordinate with external partners, including the CDC, hospitals, and laboratories.
Support public health data exchange workflows and ensure reliable data movement between connected systems.
Systems Modernization and Technical Analysis
Assist with planning and providing strategic direction for modernization initiatives involving legacy systems and data integration.
Evaluate and recommend modern technologies and tools to improve disease surveillance and data infrastructure.
Collaborate with internal teams to assess existing architecture and recommend improvements.
Participate in daily and weekly planning and architectural discussions.
Analyze user requirements and translate business needs into functional specifications.
Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
Documentation and Project Support
Prepare technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to internal staff.
Support ongoing system maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
Track all project time using 7pace Timetracker.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a technically strong Business Systems Analyst / Programmer with hands-on experience in Rhapsody Integration Engine and public health data integration environments.
They should understand how healthcare and public health organizations exchange information using integration engines and messaging standards. Experience with NBS/NEDSS, ELR, eCR, HL7, and FHIR will be particularly valuable.
The candidate should also have strong SQL and .NET development capabilities, experience troubleshooting Windows-based applications and infrastructure, and the ability to participate in technical modernization discussions.
A successful candidate will be analytical, proactive, comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders, and capable of maintaining critical data exchange systems while helping modernize legacy technology.
Senior Business Systems Analyst / Programmer – Rhapsody Integration Engine, .NET & Public Health Data Systems
Job Title: Business Systems Analyst / Programmer
Location: Idaho – Fully Remote
Work Arrangement: Remote
Employment Type: Temporary / Contract
Duration: November 30, 2026 – November 30, 2027
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst / Programmer to support, maintain, and modernize existing applications and data integration infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with the Rhapsody Integration Engine, Integrated Disease Surveillance Systems (IDSS), SQL development, and .NET technologies. This position will focus on maintaining public health data exchange workflows, troubleshooting existing applications, supporting system integrations, and contributing to the modernization of legacy systems.
The resource will work with internal teams and external partners to maintain reliable data exchange processes, improve system performance, and support public health surveillance infrastructure.
This role requires a combination of technical development, systems analysis, requirements gathering, troubleshooting, and process improvement experience.
Required Skills / Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience with Rhapsody Integration Engine, including interface development, message transformation, and troubleshooting.
Minimum 3 years of SQL development and troubleshooting experience.
Minimum 3 years of requirements analysis, including interpreting user needs and translating them into functional specifications.
Minimum 3 years of critical thinking and complex problem-solving experience.
Minimum 2 years of process optimization experience, identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements to workflows or systems.
Proficiency in C# and .NET Framework.
Experience supporting .NET applications and Windows-based infrastructure.
Experience with Windows OS troubleshooting and technical support.
Experience developing and maintaining PowerShell scripts for automation and maintenance.
Ability to support public health data exchange systems and workflows.
Ability to participate in technical planning, architectural discussions, and system modernization initiatives.
Preferred Skills / Experience
2 years of experience with eCR (Electronic Case Reporting).
2 years of experience with ELR (Electronic Laboratory Reporting).
2 years of experience with Azure DevOps.
2 years of experience with HL7 or FHIR standards.
1 year of experience with IIS configuration and management.
1 year of experience with Windows Server administration.
Knowledge of NBS/NEDSS systems and workflows.
Experience with Oracle PL/SQL.
Familiarity with TFS (Team Foundation Server).
Experience with SMTP and SFTP protocols.
Understanding of public health messaging vocabularies and clinical coding systems, including LOINC, SNOMED, and ICD-10-CM.
Job Responsibilities
Application Development and Infrastructure Support
Support and troubleshoot existing .NET applications and Windows-based infrastructure.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot scripts and tools using PowerShell and SQL.
Support Windows Server environments and IIS-related configurations.
Assist with application maintenance, upgrades, and technical improvements.
Public Health Data Exchange and Integration
Manage and optimize data exchange processes between external organizations, internal public health teams, and the CDC.
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot interfaces using the Rhapsody Integration Engine.
Maintain and enhance HL7 message routing, transformations, and mappings.
Support and troubleshoot the NEDSS Base System (NBS).
Implement system upgrades and new functionality/modules, including pages.
Maintain supporting systems such as NBS Utilities and the ELR data store.
Coordinate with external partners, including the CDC, hospitals, and laboratories.
Support public health data exchange workflows and ensure reliable data movement between connected systems.
Systems Modernization and Technical Analysis
Assist with planning and providing strategic direction for modernization initiatives involving legacy systems and data integration.
Evaluate and recommend modern technologies and tools to improve disease surveillance and data infrastructure.
Collaborate with internal teams to assess existing architecture and recommend improvements.
Participate in daily and weekly planning and architectural discussions.
Analyze user requirements and translate business needs into functional specifications.
Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
Documentation and Project Support
Prepare technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to internal staff.
Support ongoing system maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
Track all project time using 7pace Timetracker.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a technically strong Business Systems Analyst / Programmer with hands-on experience in Rhapsody Integration Engine and public health data integration environments.
They should understand how healthcare and public health organizations exchange information using integration engines and messaging standards. Experience with NBS/NEDSS, ELR, eCR, HL7, and FHIR will be particularly valuable.
The candidate should also have strong SQL and .NET development capabilities, experience troubleshooting Windows-based applications and infrastructure, and the ability to participate in technical modernization discussions.
A successful candidate will be analytical, proactive, comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders, and capable of maintaining critical data exchange systems while helping modernize legacy technology.
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Who's Hiring
- Ensono17
- The Cigna2
- Johnson Controls2
- Noblis1
- Truist1
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote systems programmer jobs.
- Proficiency in C or C++ for systems-level development and performance-critical code
- Experience with operating system internals such as memory management, scheduling, or device drivers
- Familiarity with assembly language and low-level debugging tools like GDB or JTAG
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field
- Experience with real-time operating systems or embedded platforms such as VxWorks or FreeRTOS
- Knowledge of version control, build systems, and continuous integration pipelines in Linux environments
Tips for Your Remote Systems Programmer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote systems programmer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and experience level and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Demonstrate async communication before the interview
Remote systems programmer teams rely on written handoffs, detailed commit messages, and clear technical documentation. Show this in your application materials with writing samples, documented projects, or a well-maintained README that explains your design decisions.
Build a portfolio of low-level systems work
Remote employers cannot observe your process, so your output has to speak for itself. Contribute to open-source systems projects, publish kernel modules, or document embedded or OS-level work publicly so hiring managers can evaluate your depth without a whiteboard session.
Prepare for remote-style technical interviews
Many distributed engineering teams run asynchronous or multi-stage technical screens using shared environments like collaborative coding tools or take-home problem sets. Practice explaining your reasoning in writing as clearly as you would verbally, since remote interviewers weight your documentation instincts heavily.
Remote Systems Programmer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote systems programmer job?
Target companies that already run distributed engineering teams, since they have the infrastructure and culture to support remote systems programmers from day one. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, precise written communication, and deep fluency in systems-level work like OS internals, memory management, or low-level networking. Demonstrating those skills through open-source contributions, documented projects, or prior async team experience gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote systems programmers?
Companies hiring remote systems programmers right now include Ensono, The Cigna, and Johnson Controls, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote systems programmer roles tend to concentrate at remote-first software firms, defense contractors with distributed teams, and large enterprise technology organizations that operate engineering across multiple time zones.
Can you get a remote systems programmer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level systems programmer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to debug and problem-solve with less real-time support. Your best path is to build demonstrable systems work, open-source contributions to low-level or embedded projects, and a clear record of shipping something independently. Remote-first startups and smaller software firms are more likely to take a chance on strong self-starters than large enterprise teams.
Do you need a degree for remote systems programmer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated systems-level skills, whether that is proficiency in C, C++, Rust, or assembly, than a specific credential. A strong portfolio of real work, contributions to systems or kernel projects, or prior employment doing low-level programming often carries as much weight as a computer science degree, especially at remote-first companies evaluating candidates on output.
Which industries hire the most remote systems programmers?
Remote systems programmer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors hire systems programmers remotely because their engineering work is inherently portable, their teams are already distributed across multiple locations, and the role's output is measurable independent of physical presence.
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