Full Stack Developer (MUMPS)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•$85,389 - $116,975•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is hiring a Full Stack Developer (MUMPS) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a full-time, 100% U.S.-based remote W-2 position. Candidates residing in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered. U.S. citizenship is required, and the selected applicant must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) and meet government security-investigation eligibility requirements. The role supports testing and quality assurance for mission-critical healthcare applications in MUMPS/InterSystems Cache environments. The work includes modernization, system enhancements, healthcare interoperability, production support, and testing across clinical, benefits, and healthcare operations. The developer will create and execute test plans and scripts, validate releases and upgrades, test integrations and interoperability transactions, analyze defects, and help ensure data integrity and coverage. The position also provides technical leadership and guidance on testing strategies and contributes to continuous improvement of testing processes and quality standards. The role requires 10 or more years of software testing, quality assurance, or system validation experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Interviews are conducted via Microsoft Teams with camera on, and applicants will be asked to provide a LinkedIn profile link. Applications must be supported by resume information; recruiters and third parties will not be considered. Military veterans are highly encouraged to apply.

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.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).
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 workflows and system functionality.
Experience 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 system logs, application errors, and test results to identify root causes.
Experience testing interfaces and system integrations.
Knowledge of HL7, FHIR, and HIPAA EDI transactions.
Experience validating EDI healthcare transactions, including 278 Prior Authorizations and 275 Attachments.
Experience with 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 and knowledge of healthcare operational workflows.
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, and written communication skills.
Ability to work directly with business users and customers and independently prioritize multiple activities.
Experience collaborating in cross-functional technical teams.
Strong attention to detail and ability to lead testing efforts and mentor junior testers.
Experience supporting production troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on EDIFECS experience with EDI X.12 transaction standards, including medical claims (837, 834, 835, 277, etc.), 270/271 and 278/275 transactions, and 999 transactions.
Experience supporting VistA and FileMan applications.
Advanced ISTQB, CSTE, CSQA, or similar testing certification.
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

Support testing and quality assurance for mission-critical healthcare applications in MUMPS/InterSystems Cache environments.
Support modernization efforts, system enhancements, interoperability initiatives, and production support for legacy healthcare systems.
Develop and execute test plans, cases, scripts, and procedures.
Validate enhancements, maintenance releases, defect corrections, and system upgrades.
Perform or support functional, integration, regression, user acceptance, system, and end-to-end testing.
Verify data integrity across applications, databases, interfaces, and external systems.
Test healthcare interoperability transactions using HL7, FHIR, EDI, and related standards.
Participate in Beta/IOC testing with healthcare facilities and end users; document results and coordinate issue resolution.
Analyze software defects, integration failures, production incidents, system logs, application errors, and test results.
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, end users, business users, and customers to validate requirements and testing objectives.
Develop test data and environments for healthcare workflows and business processes.
Execute manual and automated testing where applicable.
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 requirements and technical specifications for testability and coverage.
Contribute to improving testing processes, procedures, and quality standards.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on testing strategies; lead testing efforts and mentor junior testers.
Support production troubleshooting and issue resolution.