Automated Test Engineer (MUMPS)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Detroit, MI

1d•$85,389 - $116,975•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Automated Test Engineer to support testing and quality assurance for mission-critical healthcare applications operating in MUMPS and InterSystems Cache environments. The role supports the Department of Veterans Affairs and includes modernization efforts, system enhancements, healthcare interoperability initiatives, and production support for legacy healthcare systems. This is a 100% U.S.-based remote, W-2, full-time position. Candidates from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered. U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).

Requirements

At least 10 years of software testing, quality assurance, or system validation experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field.
Experience supporting healthcare, government, or other highly regulated environments.
Experience testing enterprise applications for clinical, benefits, or healthcare operations, including legacy and mission-critical systems.
Experience testing applications developed using MUMPS and/or InterSystems Cache.
Experience validating healthcare workflows and developing detailed test plans, scenarios, scripts, and cases.
Experience performing functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
Understanding of the software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.
Experience validating database updates and data integrity; ability to analyze logs, application errors, and test results to identify root causes.
Experience testing interfaces and system integrations.
Knowledge of HL7, FHIR, and HIPAA EDI transactions, including 278 Prior Authorizations and 275 Attachments.
Experience using defect tracking and test management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, HP ALM, and TestRail.
Experience creating testing metrics, dashboards, and status reports; strong documentation skills.
Knowledge of healthcare operational workflows and familiarity with EHR systems.
Experience supporting VistA environments and testing FileMan database functionality.
Understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal communication, written communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to work directly with business users and customers, independently prioritize work, collaborate in cross-functional technical teams, lead testing efforts, and mentor junior testers.
Experience supporting production troubleshooting and issue resolution.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).

Nice To Haves

Deep hands-on EDIFECS experience with X.12 EDI standards and workflows, including 837, 834, 835, 277, 270/271, 278/275, and 999 transactions.
Experience supporting VistA and FileMan applications.
ISTQB, CSTE, CSQA, or similar testing certifications.
Test automation experience.
SQL/database validation experience.
Experience testing cloud-hosted healthcare applications.
Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience supporting modernization initiatives involving legacy healthcare systems.
Familiarity with federal healthcare programs and regulations.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute test plans, cases, scripts, and procedures for MUMPS/InterSystems Cache healthcare applications.
Validate software enhancements, maintenance releases, defect corrections, system upgrades, and healthcare workflows.
Support functional, integration, regression, user acceptance, system, end-to-end, manual, and automated testing activities.
Verify data integrity across legacy healthcare applications, databases, interfaces, and external systems.
Test interoperability transactions using HL7, FHIR, EDI, and related industry standards.
Participate in Beta/IOC testing with healthcare facilities and end users, document results, and coordinate issue resolution.
Analyze and troubleshoot software defects, integration failures, production incidents, and system errors.
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, end users, business users, and customers to validate requirements and test objectives.
Develop test data and test environments that support healthcare workflows and business processes.
Track, document, and communicate testing metrics, defects, risks, and status reports.
Validate integrations involving VistA, FileMan, healthcare messaging platforms, and external partner systems.
Support root-cause analysis and verify software fixes.
Review system requirements and technical specifications for testability and complete test 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.
Prioritize multiple activities independently and mentor junior testers.