Full Stack Developer (Edifecs)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Arlington, VA

2d•$85,389 - $116,975•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer for work supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a full-time, 100% U.S.-based remote W-2 position. Candidates from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered. U.S. citizenship is required, and applicants must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI). Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The position focuses heavily on planning and conducting software and IT systems testing to ensure products and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements. The developer will create test plans, schedules, cases, scripts, and test data; lead testing and verification; document and communicate results; assist with issue resolution; produce test metrics; and contribute to process improvements. The role may occasionally include other IT systems engineering activities such as requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support. The successful candidate will bring at least 10 years of professional experience, a record of delivering quality outcomes on complex software projects, and experience with manual and automated testing. Desired experience includes hands-on Edifecs work with X.12 EDI transaction workflows, including medical claims and related transactions. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field is required.

Requirements

At least 10 years of professional experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).
Proven track record working on complex software projects and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Experience with both manual and automated testing.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Proficiency in writing and executing test cases, test scripts, and test plans.
Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment tools, such as GitHub Actions.
Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git and Apache Subversion (SVN).
Understanding of performance testing and tools such as JMeter and Gatling.
Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
Experience with defect tracking and management tools such as JIRA and Bugzilla.
Experience with Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products.
Understanding of security testing practices and tools.
Knowledge of functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.
Experience with test management tools.
Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
Ability to conduct test reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Strong understanding of risk-based testing, exploratory testing, and context-driven testing.
Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms such as AWS and Azure.

Nice To Haves

Deep hands-on Edifecs experience with Electronic Data Interchange X.12 transaction standards and workflows, including medical claims transactions such as 837, 834, 835, and 277; 270/271 and 278 transactions; and 999 transactions.
Experience with Edifecs.
Advanced testing or quality assurance certifications, such as ISTQB, CSTE, or CSQA.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures to ensure information systems products and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements.
Develop test plans, schedules, and approaches.
Write test cases and scripts and identify data for test scenarios.
Conduct walkthroughs of test cases and scripts with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads.
Perform and lead software and IT systems testing to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.
Perform verification activities on work products using defined methods, procedures, and criteria in an appropriate verification environment.
Document and communicate test results.
Support analysis of test results and resolution of open issues.
Document and work to resolve complex problems, and report progress on problem resolution to management.
Devise improvements to current procedures and develop models of possible future configurations.
Create daily test metrics and reporting.
Occasionally perform other IT systems engineering activities, including requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support.
Establish goals and work toward outlined objectives; provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance; and measure whether objectives have been met.
Develop technical solutions to difficult problems, independently determine approaches, and exercise judgment in selecting methods and techniques.
Contribute to program and project completion and represent the organization in addressing difficult technical issues.
Maintain frequent contacts with other organizations and outside customers.