Software Testing Principal (MUMPS)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Overland Park, KS

2d•$80,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Software Testing Principal (MUMPS) for a full-time, remote position supporting the Veterans Affairs (VA) department. This role requires extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance for mission-critical healthcare applications, particularly those operating in a MUMPS/InterSystems Cache environment. The principal will play a key role in modernization efforts, system enhancements, healthcare interoperability initiatives, and production support for legacy healthcare systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, various testing methodologies, and healthcare interoperability standards. Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Experience supporting healthcare, government, or other highly regulated environments
Experience testing enterprise applications supporting clinical, benefits, or healthcare operations
Experience supporting legacy applications and long-lived mission-critical systems
Experience testing applications developed using MUMPS and/or InterSystems Cache
Experience validating healthcare business workflows and system functionality
Experience developing detailed test plans, test scenarios, test scripts, and test cases
Experience performing functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
An understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies
Experience validating database updates and data integrity
An ability to analyze system logs, application errors, and test results to identify root causes
Experience testing interfaces and system integrations
Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards, including HL7, FHIR, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) EDI Transactions
Experience validating EDI healthcare transactions, including 278 Prior Authorizations and 275 Attachments
Experience utilizing defect tracking and test management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), and TestRail
Experience creating testing metrics, dashboards, and status reports
Strong documentation skills
Knowledge of healthcare operational workflows
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
Experience supporting VistA environments
Experience testing FileMan database functionality
An understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
An ability to work directly with business users and customers
An ability to independently prioritize multiple activities
Experience collaborating within cross-functional technical teams
Strong attention to detail
An ability to lead testing efforts and mentor junior testers
Experience supporting production troubleshooting and issue resolution
10+ years of software testing, quality assurance, or system validation experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, or related field
U.S. Citizenship required
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance

Nice To Haves

Deep hands-on EDIFECS experience in Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Transactions Standards involving key X12 workflows involving the following transactions: X.12 medical claims (837, 834, 835, 277, etc), 270/271 and 278/275 transactions, 999 transactions
Experience with supporting Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) and FileMan applications
Advanced certifications, including (1) International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), (2) Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), and/or (3) Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), or similar testing certifications
Test automation experience
SQL/database validation experience
Experience testing cloud-hosted healthcare apps
Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
Experience supporting modernization initiatives involving legacy healthcare systems
Familiarity with federal healthcare programs and regulations

Responsibilities

Support testing and quality assurance activities for mission-critical healthcare applications operating in a MUMPS/InterSystems Cache environment
Support modernization efforts, system enhancements, healthcare interoperability initiatives, and production support activities associated with legacy healthcare systems
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test procedures for healthcare applications operating in MUMPS/InterSystems Cache environments
Validate software enhancements, maintenance releases, defect corrections, and system upgrades
Support functional, integration, regression, user acceptance, system, and end-to-end testing activities
Verify data integrity across legacy healthcare applications, databases, interfaces, and external systems
Test healthcare interoperability transactions utilizing Health Level Seven (HL7), Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), Electronic Data Interchanges (EDIs), and related industry standards
Participate in Beta/IOC testing with healthcare facilities and end users, documenting results and coordinating issue resolution
Analyze and troubleshoot software defects, integration failures, and production incidents
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and end users to valid requirements and test objectives
Develop test data and test environments supporting healthcare workflows and business processes
Execute manual and automated testing activities where applicable
Track, document, and communicate testing metrics, defects, risks, and status reports
Validate integrations involving Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA), FileMan, healthcare messaging platforms, and external partner systems
Support root cause analysis and verification of software fixes
Review system requirements and technical specifications to ensure testability and complete coverage
Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, procedures, and quality standards
Provide technical leadership and guidance on testing strategies for healthcare and government systems