Full Stack Developer (Edifecs)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Grand Rapids, MI

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 involves software and IT systems testing, including planning and executing tests, verifying work products, analyzing results, documenting defects, and supporting their resolution. The position also occasionally supports other IT systems engineering activities, such as requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support. The developer receives assignments with defined objectives, establishes goals, determines approaches to technical problems, and contributes to specific programs and projects. The role includes providing technical direction to employees in accordance with established policies and management guidance, measuring outcomes, reporting progress, and representing the organization in resolving difficult technical issues. U.S. citizenship is required, and the employee must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI). Candidates from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered. This is a W-2 position.

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 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 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 (EDI) transaction standards and key X12 workflows, including medical claims transactions 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 testing approaches.
Write test cases and scripts and identify data for test scenarios.
Conduct test case and script walkthroughs 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, criteria, and appropriate verification environments.
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.
Establish goals to meet assigned objectives and measure whether objectives have been met.
Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
Develop technical solutions to difficult problems requiring analysis and evaluation of identifiable factors; independently determine and develop solution approaches.
Contribute to completion of specific programs and projects.
Maintain frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts and represent the organization in addressing difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.