Full Stack Developer (Edifecs)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Detroit, MI

2d•$85,389 - $116,975•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is hiring a full-time, remote Full Stack Developer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role focuses primarily on planning, executing, documenting, and improving software and IT system testing to ensure products and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements. The position also occasionally involves other IT systems engineering activities, including requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support. The successful candidate will work independently on difficult technical problems, contribute to programs and projects, communicate with internal organizations and external customers, and provide solutions to technical issues. The role requires at least 10 years of professional experience, a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field, U.S. citizenship, and possession of or eligibility for a Public Trust (MBI). Deep hands-on Edifecs experience with specified EDI X12 workflows is desired. This is a 100% U.S.-based remote W-2 position. Applicants from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington will not be considered. Selected applicants are subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and obtain a government-granted security clearance. Background investigations 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 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 in 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 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 (EDI) X.12 transactions, including medical claims transactions (837, 834, 835, 277, etc.), 270/271 and 278 transactions, and 999 transactions.
Experience with Edifecs.
Advanced testing or quality assurance certifications are preferred, 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 test case and script walkthroughs with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads.
Perform and lead software and IT system tests to verify proper operation and identify 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.
Improve 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 for assigned work and measure whether objectives have been met.
Develop technical solutions to difficult problems, independently determine approaches, and use sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques.
Contribute to completion of specific programs and projects.
Maintain frequent contact with internal organizations and outside customers, representing the organization in resolving difficult project-related technical issues.
Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.