Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Full Stack Developer (MUMPS)
Location: Remote
Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)
Salary Range: $85,389 - $116,975
If you have previously applied to Syms Strategic Group (SSG), there is no need to reapply. Applications are still under review.

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support testing and quality assurance activities for mission-critical healthcare applications operating in a MUMPS/InterSystems Cache environment
Support modernization efforts, system enhancements, healthcare interoperability initiatives, and production support activities associated with legacy healthcare systems
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test procedures for healthcare applications operating in MUMPS/InterSystems Cache environments
Validate software enhancements, maintenance releases, defect corrections, and system upgrades
Support functional, integration, regression, user acceptance, system, and end-to-end testing activities
Verify data integrity across legacy healthcare applications, databases, interfaces, and external systems
Test healthcare interoperability transactions utilizing Health Level Seven (HL7), Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), Electronic Data Interchanges (EDIs), and related industry standards
Participate in Beta/IOC testing with healthcare facilities and end users, documenting results and coordinating issue resolution
Analyze an troubleshoot software defects, integration failures, and production incidents
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and end users to valid requirements and test objectives
Develop test data and test environments supporting healthcare workflows and business processes
Execute manual and automated testing activities where applicable
Track, document, and communicate testing metrics, defects, risks, and status reports
Validate integrations involving Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA), FileMan, healthcare messaging platforms, and external partner systems
Support root cause analysis and verification of software fixes
Review system requirements and technical specifications to ensure testability and complete coverage
Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, procedures, and quality standards
Provide technical leadership and guidance on testing strategies for healthcare and government systems

Required Skills and Experience
Experience supporting healthcare, government, or other highly regulated environments Experience testing enterprise applications supporting clinical, benefits, or healthcare operations Experience supporting legacy applications and long-lived mission-critical systems Experience testing applications developed using MUMPS and/or InterSystems Cache Experience validating healthcare business workflows and system functionality Experience developing detailed test plans, test scenarios, test scripts, and test cases Experience performing functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT) An understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies Experience validating database updates and data integrity An ability to analyze system logs, application errors, and test results to identify root causes Experience testing interfaces and system integrations Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards, including HL7, FHIR, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) EDI Transactions Experience validating EDI healthcare transactions, including 278 Prior Authorizations and 275 Attachments Experience utilizing defect tracking and test management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), and TestRail Experience creating testing metrics, dashboards, and status reports Strong documentation skills Knowledge of healthcare operational workflows Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems Experience supporting VistA environments Experience testing FileMan database functionality An understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills An ability to work directly with business users and customers An ability to independently prioritize multiple activities Experience collaborating within cross-functional technical teams Strong attention to detail An ability to lead testing efforts and mentor junior testers Experience supporting production troubleshooting and issue resolution
Professional Certifications	n/a
Years of Professional Experience	10+ years of software testing, quality assurance, or system validation experience
Desired experience	Deep hands-on EDIFECS experience in Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Transactions Standards involving key X12 workflows involving the following transactions: X.12 medical claims (837, 834, 835, 277, etc) 270/271 and 278/275 transactions 999 transactions Experience with supporting Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) and FileMan applications Advanced certifications, including (1) International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), (2) Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), and/or (3) Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), or similar testing certifications Test automation experience SQL/database validation experience Experience testing cloud-hosted healthcare apps Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines Experience supporting modernization initiatives involving legacy healthcare systems Familiarity with federal healthcare programs and regulations
Formal Education	Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, or related field
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, 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 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

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Ashburn, VA

Founded

2016

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Pay is visible for one role: SSG's cloud principal ad lists a $109,623-$126,790 salary range.

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Security screening limits eligibility: the solutions architect posting requires U.S. citizenship and Public Trust eligibility.

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Veteran ownership is verified: SSG identifies as an SBA-verified, service-disabled veteran-owned small business.
Maryland has a buying route: SSG lists a subcontractor place on the state's START 2024 technology agreement.
Finance work extends beyond development: SSG's Veterans Health Administration portfolio includes product delivery, operations and security compliance.

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