Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)

Builds IT systems and advises on program operations

Senior Systems Engineer - Angular

Backend EngineeringPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeRemote in USA$85.4k - $117k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Experience with Java and/or Node.js backend integration and Angular front-end user interface development.
Understanding of structured healthcare data.
Proven experience building backend services that serve structured EDI or healthcare data to front-end applications.
Hands-on Angular experience integrating APIs and contributing to front-end components.
Strong backend development experience in Java and JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node.js, including API design, data transformation, error handling, and performance.
Experience with Angular or another modern front-end framework.
Ability to build RESTful APIs that consume and transform structured data, including XML and JSON.
Working knowledge of Angular components, services, and API integration.
Hands-on cloud experience with AWS or Azure, including API Gateway, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, or related services.
Proficiency with Git and GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests, and collaborative workflows.
Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks such as JUnit, Jest, or equivalent.
Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and JIRA.
Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.
Ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
U.S. citizenship is required.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).
Must have 8+ years of software development experience with a strong backend focus in Java and/or Node.js.
Must have 8+ years of experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs in healthcare or enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

Build, support, and migrate a cloud-based web dashboard application that processes healthcare Electronic Data Interchange transactions.
Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs in Java and/or Node.js that retrieve, transform, and serve EDI healthcare records.
Integrate with internal platform APIs, EDI processing pipelines, and data services to deliver live and historical EDI transaction data reliably and performantly.
Support and contribute to an Angular-based dashboard front end by consuming APIs, building or maintaining components, and ensuring data is surfaced accurately to business and clinical users.
Collaborate with back-end C#/.NET and AWS data engineers to define clean API contracts and ensure reliable data delivery across services.
Write clean, testable, and well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
Perform unit and integration testing across backend services and API layers.
Support deployment, monitoring, and production performance of backend services on AWS.
Apply and promote software engineering best practices within an Agile framework.
Use Git and GitHub for version control, branching, pull requests, and collaborative development.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Electronic Data Interchange X.12 medical claims, including transaction types 837, 834, and 277.
Familiarity with web document submission processes.
Experience in a high-paced DevOps environment.
Front-end development experience.
Familiarity with healthcare payer, Pharmacy Benefit Manager, clearinghouse, or pharmacy operations systems.
Knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements in APIs and web applications.
Familiarity with accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG 2.1, for government-facing applications.
Experience with containerization using Docker, ECS, or EKS.
Familiarity with C#/.NET backend services for cross-team integration.
Experience working with remote U.S.-based teams rather than offshore teams.

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer (Angular)
Location: Remote
Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust
Salary Range: $85,389 - $116,975

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Build, support, and migrate a cloud-based Web Dashboard application that processes healthcare Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions
Design, build, and maintain Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interfaces (RESTful APIs) in Java and/or NodeJS that retrieve, transform, and serve EDI healthcare records
Integrate with internal platform APIs, EDI processing pipelines, and data services to deliver live and historical EDI transaction data reliably and performantly
Support and contribute to an Angular-based dashboard front-end – consuming APIs, building or maintaining components, and ensuring data is surfaced accurately to business and clinical users
Collaborate with back-end C#/.Net and AWS data engineers to define clean API contracts and ensure reliable data delivery across services
Write clean, testable, well-documented code and participate actively in code review
Perform unit and integration testing across back-end services and API layers
Support deployment, monitoring, and performance of back-end services in production on AWS
Apply and promote best software engineering practices within an Agile framework
Use Git and GitHub for version control, branching, pull requests, and collaborative development

Required Skills and Experience
Experience with Java and/or NodeJS back-end integration work and Angular front-end User Interface (UI) An understanding of structured healthcare data Proven experience building back-end services that serve structured EDI or healthcare data to front-end application Hands-on Angular experience with the ability to integrate APIs and contribute to front-end components Strong back-end development experience in Java and JavaScript/TypeScript/NodeJS – API design, data transformation, error handling, and performance Experience with Angular or another Modern front-end framework Proven ability to build RESTful APIs that consume and transform structured data (XML, JSON) Working knowledge of Angular, including components, services, and API integration Hands-on Cloud (AWS/Azure) experience, including API Gateway, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, or related services Proficiency with Git/GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests, and collaborative workflows Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest, or equivalent) Strong communication skills and an ability to work with stakeholders and cross-functional engineers to define and refine API requirements Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban) and JIRA An ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team Strong attention to detail, especially around data accuracy and fidelity for healthcare records An ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback U.S. Citizenship required for this position.
Professional Certifications	None required
Years of Professional Experience	8+ years of software development experience with a strong back-end focus (Java and/or NodeJS) 8+ years of experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs in healthcare or enterprise environments
Desired experience	Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical Claims X.12 medical claims (837, 834, 277, etc) Familiarity with web document submission processes Experience in a high paced DevOps environment Front-end development experience Familiarity with healthcare payer/Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) systems, clearinghouses, or pharmacy operations Knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements in API and web applications Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG 2.1) for government-facing applications Experience with containerization (Docker, ECS, EKS) Familiarity with C#/.Net back-end services for cross-team integration touchpoints Experience working with remote U.S. based teams (Not Offshore teams)
Formal Education	Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Citizenship Requirement	U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity
Security Clearance Requirements	Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)
CRITICAL NOTES:	SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered. This is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OH, OR, or WA will not be considered. This is a W-2 position All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.

About the Company

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)

Builds IT systems and advises on program operations

Syms Strategic Group builds and supports information systems for public agencies and commercial organizations, alongside advice on running complex programs. Its technical teams develop custom applications, move systems to cloud platforms and maintain the databases behind day-to-day services. The firm also helps clients plan budgets, improve processes and organize records, connecting technology work with the administrative tasks needed to keep programs operating. Revenue comes from contracted technical and management services, including ongoing support and improvement of client systems. Founded in 2016, Syms Strategic Group is headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Ashburn, VA
Founded: 2016

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