Full Stack Developer (Edifecs)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Tampa, FL

2d•$85,389 - $116,975•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Full Stack Developer (Edifecs) for a full-time, 100% U.S.-based remote position supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role focuses primarily on software and IT systems testing, verification, quality assurance, and related engineering activities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI). Candidates residing in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered. This is a W-2 position. Military veterans are encouraged to apply. The developer will create and carry out test plans, schedules, cases, scripts, and procedures; test and verify software and IT system products; document and communicate results; and support analysis and resolution of issues. The role also involves test metrics and reporting, improving procedures, and occasionally supporting other systems engineering work across requirements, design, installation, operations, sustainment, and support. The position requires independent technical problem-solving, contribution to programs and projects, and interaction with internal organizations and outside customers. The opportunity requires 10 or more years of professional experience and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field. Desired experience includes hands-on Edifecs work with EDI X.12 transaction workflows, including medical claims (837, 834, 835, 277, and related transactions), 270/271, 278, and 999 transactions. Advanced testing or quality assurance certifications are preferred. Applicants’ screening answers must be supported by their resumes. Interviews are conducted on Microsoft Teams with cameras on, and applicants will be asked to provide a LinkedIn profile link.

Requirements

At least 10 years of professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
U.S. citizenship.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).
Proven record of working on complex software projects and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Experience with 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/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.
Applicants’ mandatory screening answers must be supported by information on their resumes.

Nice To Haves

Deep hands-on Edifecs experience with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) X.12 transaction standards and workflows, including medical claims transactions (837, 834, 835, 277, etc.), 270/271, 278, and 999.
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 system 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 resolution progress 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.
Receive assignments, 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 determining approaches and applying sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques.
Contribute to completion of specific programs and projects.
Maintain frequent inter-organizational and outside-customer contacts and represent the organization in resolving difficult technical issues associated with projects.