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Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)Edifecs Application Engineer
Syms Strategic Group, LLC is hiring an Edifecs Application Engineer to support the Veterans Affairs department on a full-time, remote basis. This position involves managing, configuring,…
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Syms Strategic Group, LLC is hiring an Edifecs Application Engineer to support the Veterans Affairs department on a full-time, remote basis. This position involves managing, configuring, and troubleshooting the Edifecs platform to guarantee dependable and compliant Electronic Data Interchange transaction workflows. Qualified professionals will maintain infrastructure components like XEServer, XEngine, TPM, and SpecBuilder while working alongside cloud engineering, security, business, and EDI analysis teams. The role requires substantial technical expertise…
Job Description
Syms Strategic Group, LLC is hiring an Edifecs Application Engineer to support the Veterans Affairs department on a full-time, remote basis. This position involves managing, configuring, and troubleshooting the Edifecs platform to guarantee dependable and compliant Electronic Data Interchange transaction workflows. Qualified professionals will maintain infrastructure components like XEServer, XEngine, TPM, and SpecBuilder while working alongside cloud engineering, security, business, and EDI analysis teams.
The role requires substantial technical expertise in cloud platforms and enterprise integration frameworks. Daily responsibilities include optimizing engine performance, tuning Java Virtual Machines, managing security certificates, conducting root-cause analysis on transaction errors, and deploying software updates. Candidates must be comfortable navigating ambiguous architectural choices, documenting technical workflows, and operating within Agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban.
Compensation for this role ranges from $85,389 to $116,975 per year. Please note that this remote position excludes applicants residing in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. All candidates must hold U.S. citizenship, successfully complete background investigations, and possess or qualify for a Public Trust MBI security clearance. Military veterans receive strong encouragement to apply.
Responsibilities
- Administer, configure, troubleshoot, and enhance the Edifecs platform for compliant Electronic Data Interchange processing
- Maintain and configure XEServer, XEngine, TPM, SpecBuilder, and related platform modules
- Construct, deploy, and optimize processing rules, routing logic, and batch workflows
- Analyze and resolve mapping failures, validation errors, and performance bottlenecks
- Handle system logging, Java Virtual Machine tuning, and keystore certificate configurations
- Support software releases, patching, upgrades, and environment refreshes
- Coordinate closely with business stakeholders, cloud teams, DevSecOps professionals, and EDI analysts
Requirements
- Extensive background in Edifecs architecture and transaction lifecycles
- Deep working experience within Amazon Web Services cloud environments
- Practical familiarity with XEServer, XEngine, TPM, EDI Gateway, and SpecBuilder functionalities
- Experience managing inbound and outbound connectivity channels including AS2, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and APIs
- Ability to perform root-cause analysis for transaction failures, mapping defects, and rejected data
- Experience with performance tuning, job throughput optimization, memory management, and failover orchestration
- Working knowledge of AWS EC2 sizing, operating system tuning, storage I/O, routing, and SSL/TLS certificate management
- Proficiency with Git and GitHub version control workflows
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools such as Ansible and Terraform
- Experience applying Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban via JIRA
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain or possess a Public Trust MBI security clearance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- More than eight years of professional experience in enterprise application operations, healthcare, or EDI
- More than eight years of software or data engineering experience combined with strong AWS skills
- Professional Edifecs certification
- AWS certification
- Hands-on background with X.12 medical claims and transactions such as 837, 834, 835, 277, 270, 271, 278, and 999
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations in cloud data architectures
- Familiarity with pharmacy operations, healthcare clearinghouses, or payer systems
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a fully remote position, but candidates living in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington are ineligible for consideration.
What is the salary range for this role?
The salary range is between $85,389 and $116,975 per year.
What are the citizenship and security clearance requirements?
U.S. citizenship is required for this opportunity. Candidates must also qualify for or possess a Public Trust MBI security clearance and undergo background checks.
What education or certifications are preferred?
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred, though equivalent practical experience is considered. Professional Edifecs or AWS certifications are also viewed as a plus.
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