Automated Test Engineer; MUMPS

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Software Testing Principal (MUMPS)

Location:

Remote
Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)
Type: Full Time
Min.

Experience:

Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)
Salary Range: $85,389 - $116,975
If you have previously applied to Syms Strategic Group (SSG), there is no need to reapply. Applications are still under review.
Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

• Support testing and quality assurance activities for mission-critical healthcare applications operating in a MUMPS/Inter Systems 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/Inter Systems 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 an 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), File Man, 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

• 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 Inter Systems 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 Dev Ops, HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), and Test Rail
• 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 File Man 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…