MUMPS Software Engineer

Technatomy Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Technatomy Corporation seeks a MUMPS Software Engineer to sustain and enhance VistA-based VA applications. You will own assigned enhancements, debug routines, and coordinate with the Principal MUMPS Architect on complex issues.

The role emphasizes FileMan data structures, List Manager workflows, XML mappings, and adherence to security standards. Remote work is supported; US citizenship or green card is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of MUMPS development experience in production applications.
• Proficiency with MUMPS program flow, local variables and globals, string processing, error handling.
• Practical FileMan development experience with data dictionaries, fields, subfiles, and cross-references.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, debug, and maintain MUMPS routines that implement approved enhancements and correct defects.
• Trace routine calls, globals, and data dependencies to investigate issues and recommend corrections.
• Implement FileMan changes to files, fields, subfiles, and cross-references; use APIs and validation to maintain data integrity.
• Maintain and enhance List Manager screens and workflows; troubleshoot navigation and behavior.
• Implement and troubleshoot XML parsing, generation, and mappings to FileMan records and subfiles.
• Develop and execute unit tests; support integration, regression, and release validation.

Skills

MUMPS programming

Debugging MUMPS

FileMan data structures

List Manager

XML parsing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related

Job description

At Technatomy, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We provide solutions to agencies and entities including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, National Institutes of Health, and more. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

We are seeking a MUMPS Software Engineer to enhance and sustain applications within the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA), supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role focuses on MUMPS routines, FileMan data structures, List Manager workflows, and XML data exchange. You will own assigned enhancements and defect corrections through testing and release support, working directly with our Principal MUMPS Architect on designs and complex issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, modify, debug, and maintain MUMPS routines that implement approved enhancements and correct application defects.
• Trace routine calls, globals, and data dependencies to investigate issues, identify affected functionality, and recommend corrections.
• Implement approved FileMan changes to files, fields, subfiles, and cross-references; use appropriate APIs and validation to maintain data integrity.
• Maintain and enhance List Manager screens, actions, and associated routines; troubleshoot selection, navigation, refresh, and workflow behavior.
• Implement and troubleshoot XML parsing, generation, and mappings to FileMan records and subfiles within the established application framework.
• Develop and execute unit tests; support integration, regression, user acceptance, and release validation, including error conditions and related functionality.
• Follow established source control and peer review practices; prepare technical notes, test results, release documentation, and deployment and backout information.
• Collaborate with the Principal Architect, analysts, and testers to clarify requirements, estimate assigned changes, resolve defects, and support delivery.
• Follow established coding, configuration management, security, and data-handling standards.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• 3+ years of MUMPS software development experience for production applications, including writing, modifying, testing, and debugging routines.
• Proficiency with MUMPS program flow, local variables and globals, subscripted data, string processing, error handling, and locking.
• Practical FileMan development experience with data dictionaries, fields, subfiles, and cross-references, including retrieving and updating records through FileMan APIs.
• Working knowledge of List Manager screens, actions, and supporting MUMPS routines, with the ability to investigate and modify existing functionality.
• Experience reading XML and implementing or troubleshooting XML parsing, generation, or data mappings.
• Ability to debug MUMPS routines, inspect globals, investigate code and data issues, implement and test corrections, use source control and defect tracking, and clearly explain technical findings.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DESIRED

• Experience developing or maintaining VistA applications, including changes to routines, FileMan structures, or List Manager workflows.
• Prior experience supporting VA applications or projects and working within established development, review, and release processes.
• Experience with complex FileMan data dictionaries, nested subfiles, indexes, or XML schemas (XSDs).
• Experience supporting software patches, release validation, deployment documentation, and backout procedures.
• Experience enhancing or troubleshooting List Manager screens, actions, and supporting MUMPS routines.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

CLEARANCE

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

WORK LOCATION

• Remote

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

This position requires U.S. citizenship or Green Card.

Technatomy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Technatomy Corporation to afford equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.