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Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)Automated Test Engineer (MUMPS)
Syms Strategic Group, LLC is hiring an Automated Test Engineer (MUMPS) for a full-time, W-2 remote position supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role focuses…
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Syms Strategic Group, LLC is hiring an Automated Test Engineer (MUMPS) for a full-time, W-2 remote position supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role focuses on quality assurance, test planning, and validation for mission-critical legacy healthcare applications operating within MUMPS and InterSystems Cache environments. The person in this position will work across cross-functional teams to verify software enhancements, maintain data integrity, and support modernization initiatives. This role suits professionals…
Job Description
Syms Strategic Group, LLC is hiring an Automated Test Engineer (MUMPS) for a full-time, W-2 remote position supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role focuses on quality assurance, test planning, and validation for mission-critical legacy healthcare applications operating within MUMPS and InterSystems Cache environments. The person in this position will work across cross-functional teams to verify software enhancements, maintain data integrity, and support modernization initiatives.
This role suits professionals with extensive background in software testing within highly regulated or government sectors, specifically involving clinical operations and electronic health records. Key duties involve executing manual and automated tests, validating interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR, and troubleshooting production incidents. Candidates must note that while the position is based remotely in the United States, applicants residing in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington are ineligible for consideration.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute test plans, test cases, and scripts for healthcare applications running on MUMPS and InterSystems Cache
- Perform functional, regression, integration, system, user acceptance, and end-to-end testing activities
- Verify data accuracy and database updates across legacy platforms, external systems, and VistA environments
- Test healthcare interoperability transactions using HL7, FHIR, and EDI standards
- Analyze software defects, investigate production incidents, and track metrics using tools like JIRA and Azure DevOps
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and end users to review requirements and coordinate issue resolution
Requirements
- At least 10 years of professional background in software testing, system validation, or quality assurance
- Experience testing enterprise applications in healthcare, government, or regulated settings
- Practical knowledge of applications built with MUMPS or InterSystems Cache
- Familiarity with healthcare interoperability protocols including HL7, FHIR, and HIPAA EDI transactions
- Proficiency with defect tracking platforms such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, HP ALM, or TestRail
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain or hold a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance
- Availability for Microsoft Teams video interviews and ability to share a LinkedIn profile during screening
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field
- Hands-on EDI X.12 transaction background including claims, 270/271, 278/275, and 999 workflows
- Familiarity with Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture and FileMan databases
- Advanced credentials such as ISTQB, CSTE, or CSQA certifications
- Background in test automation, SQL database validation, and cloud-hosted healthcare applications
- Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and federal healthcare regulations
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position fully remote?
Yes, this is a 100% U.S.-based remote position, though candidates residing in CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA are not eligible.
What is the salary range for this role?
The compensation ranges from $85,389 to $116,975 per year on a W-2 employment basis.
What security clearance is required?
Applicants must qualify for or possess a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance and hold U.S. citizenship.
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