Full Stack Developer (Edifecs)

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

2d•$85,389 - $116,975•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer for a full-time, 100% U.S.-based remote position supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role focuses heavily on software and IT systems testing, verification, test reporting, and resolution of defects and complex problems. The selected candidate must be a U.S. citizen and must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI). Applicants from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered. This is a W-2 position. The stated salary range is $85,389–$116,975. The position develops and executes test plans, cases, procedures, schedules, and approaches to confirm that information systems products and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements. It performs and leads software and IT system testing, verifies work products using defined procedures and criteria, documents and communicates results, supports analysis and issue resolution, and prepares daily test metrics and reports. The role may occasionally support other systems-engineering activities, including requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support. The role also independently develops solutions to difficult technical problems, contributes to program and project completion, recommends procedural improvements, and represents the organization in resolving technical issues. It includes providing direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance, measuring progress against objectives, and maintaining frequent contact with internal organizations and external customers. The posting asks for 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 X12 electronic data interchange transactions, 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 selected are subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; additional background checks may include criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

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 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/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 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.
Strong understanding of risk-based testing, exploratory testing, and context-driven testing.
Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure.

Nice To Haves

Deep hands-on Edifecs experience with Electronic Data Interchange X12 transaction standards and workflows, including medical claims (837, 834, 835, 277, and related transactions), 270/271, 278, 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 tests to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.
Perform verification activities on work products using defined methods, procedures, criteria, and 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 meet outlined objectives for assigned work.
Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance, and measure whether objectives have been met.
Independently determine and develop approaches to technical solutions, applying judgment in selecting methods and techniques.
Contribute to completion of specific programs and projects.
Maintain frequent inter-organizational and external customer contacts.
Represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
Conduct test reviews and provide constructive feedback.