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Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)Software Testing Principal (MUMPS)
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is hiring a full-time Software Testing Principal specializing in MUMPS. This 100% U.S.-based remote position, which excludes residents of CA, CO,…
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Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is hiring a full-time Software Testing Principal specializing in MUMPS. This 100% U.S.-based remote position, which excludes residents of CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, and WA, offers a salary range of USD 80,000 to 120,000 per year. The role focuses on quality assurance and software testing for mission-critical healthcare systems within Veterans Affairs. The person in this position will provide technical leadership for…
Job Description
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is hiring a full-time Software Testing Principal specializing in MUMPS. This 100% U.S.-based remote position, which excludes residents of CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, and WA, offers a salary range of USD 80,000 to 120,000 per year. The role focuses on quality assurance and software testing for mission-critical healthcare systems within Veterans Affairs.
The person in this position will provide technical leadership for testing strategies, handle legacy healthcare system upgrades, validate system data integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role suits an experienced software tester with a strong background in regulated healthcare environments, legacy applications, and MUMPS or InterSystems Cache architectures. Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Syms Strategic Group, LLC operates as an equal opportunity employer. Selected individuals will be hired on a W-2 basis, must hold U.S. citizenship, and are required to obtain or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance. Candidates must undergo background investigations, and all interviews are conducted via Microsoft Teams with video enabled.
Responsibilities
- Manage quality assurance and testing tasks for mission-critical healthcare applications running on MUMPS and InterSystems Cache platforms
- Contribute to healthcare system modernization, enhancements, interoperability initiatives, and production support
- Design and execute test plans, test cases, scenarios, and procedures for healthcare software
- Verify software upgrades, defect fixes, maintenance releases, and system updates
- Perform functional, user acceptance, system, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing
- Check data consistency across external systems, databases, interfaces, and legacy applications
- Test interoperability transactions using HL7, FHIR, EDI, and other industry standards
- Participate in Beta and IOC testing sessions alongside healthcare facilities and end-users
- Analyze and troubleshoot software bugs, integration failures, and production issues
- Work alongside developers, product owners, business analysts, and users to confirm requirements
- Build test data and environments that mirror healthcare workflows
- Carry out manual and automated testing processes
- Monitor, record, and report testing metrics, risks, and defect statuses
- Validate integrations associated with VistA, FileMan, and external messaging platforms
- Perform root cause analysis and verify software patches
- Evaluate technical specifications and requirements to guarantee test coverage
- Help refine testing quality standards, procedures, and methodologies
- Offer technical leadership and guidance regarding testing strategies for government and healthcare systems
Requirements
- Possess ten or more years of experience in system validation, quality assurance, or software testing
- Hold U.S. Citizenship
- Possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance
- Bring experience testing enterprise applications within clinical, healthcare, or government sectors
- Demonstrate background testing legacy or long-lived mission-critical systems
- Show hands-on experience testing software built on MUMPS or InterSystems Cache
- Understand the software development lifecycle and testing methodologies
- Know healthcare interoperability standards including HIPAA EDI transactions, HL7, and FHIR
- Have experience validating EDI transactions such as 278 Prior Authorizations and 275 Attachments
- Utilize defect tracking and test management software like Jira, TestRail, HP ALM, and Azure DevOps
- Understand VistA environments, FileMan database functions, and electronic health record systems
- Meet eligibility requirements for government-granted security clearances and background checks
Qualifications
- Earned a Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field
- Demonstrate hands-on EDIFECS proficiency in Electronic Data Interchange X.12 transactions like 837, 834, 835, 277, 270, 271, and 999
- Hold advanced testing certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or CSQA
- Possess test automation and SQL or database validation experience
- Have experience testing cloud-hosted healthcare applications
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and federal healthcare regulations
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary range for this position?
The salary range for this role is USD 80,000 to 120,000 per year.
Is this a remote position?
Yes, this is a 100% U.S.-based remote position, though candidates residing in CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered.
What are the citizenship and security clearance requirements?
U.S. citizenship is required, and candidates must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance.
What type of employment is this?
This is a full-time, W-2 employment opportunity.
What type of interviews should candidates expect?
All interviews are conducted on Microsoft Teams with the camera turned on, with no exceptions.
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