Senior IRIS ObjectScript Developer

Socket.dev; Millersville (MD); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a highly skilled IRIS/Cache ObjectScript/MUMPS developer to join our fast-growing IT-project based consulting team supporting a large federal agency's health services portfolio.

You will work in an Agile-Scrum DevSecOps environment, collaborating with architects, analysts, and QA to modernize legacy healthcare applications, including VistA, using InterSystems IRIS and MUMPS/Caché technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience with InterSystems IRIS ObjectScript and/or MUMPS/Caché software development.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining ObjectScript routines, classes, methods, globals, and data structures.
• Experience with InterSystems IRIS or Caché database technologies.
• Experience with MUMPS development and legacy code maintenance.
• Experience with HL7 messaging development and integration.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, web services, and architectural patterns.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in InterSystems IRIS ObjectScript and MUMPS/CACHE development, integration, and deployment.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using IRIS ObjectScript.
• Develop and maintain ObjectScript routines, classes, methods, globals, and data structures.
• Work with both object-oriented ObjectScript and traditional MUMPS code as required by healthcare apps.
• Support maintenance, enhancement, modernization, and integration of VistA and other healthcare apps.
• Support HL7 messaging, healthcare interoperability, and data management initiatives.
• Develop and support interfaces between IRIS, VistA, and external healthcare systems.
• Work with IRIS database technologies, including globals, persistent classes, and SQL-based data access.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex application, integration, and database issues.
• Support modernization and migration efforts involving legacy MUMPS/CACHE and IRIS.
• Work in an Agile Scrum and DevSecOps environment.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and system architecture.
• Write clean, efficient ObjectScript/MUMPS code.
• Participate in backlog refinement, estimation, and sprint activities.

Skills

InterSystems IRIS ObjectScript

MUMPS/Caché development

HL7 messaging development

REST APIs & web services

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Public Trust eligibility

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

IRIS database technologies

Caché/Cache database technologies

HL7 messaging tools

Job description

About Our Team

Our employees thrive in a culture that is fast-paced, collaborative, and ego-free, where innovation and teamwork are encouraged at every level. We provide Federal agencies with immediate access to highly skilled professionals who understand complex mission challenges and deliver efficient, scalable solutions. By continuously investing in talent, technology, and specialized capabilities, we maintain expert teams prepared to support evolving Federal missions through tailored technical solutions and modern service delivery approaches.

We value diverse perspectives and strive to attract talent from all backgrounds. We are seeking professionals who are passionate about technology, mission success, and solving complex operational challenges with creativity and purpose. If you enjoy expanding your technical expertise while supporting impactful Federal initiatives, you will thrive within our organization. Veterans and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply and bring their valuable experience to our team.

About the Role

Our company is seeking a highly skilled IRIS/Cache ObjectScript/MUMPS developer to join our fast-growing IT-project based consulting business. Our team is working with a large federal agency to modernize all aspects of their health services application portfolio and we need top notch technical skills to get it done! We need a well-rounded team member with a background in InterSystems IRIS ObjectScript, MUMPS/CACHE development and integration that can work within an Agile team environment to maintain, enhance, integrate, and modernize healthcare applications, including VistA applications.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with InterSystems IRIS and ObjectScript, including development using ObjectScript routines, classes, methods as well as globals, data structures, and database capabilities. Experience working with legacy MUMPS/CACHE applications and transitioning or integrating those applications with IRIS-based solutions is highly valuable.

We're seeking talented and bright team players who are passionate about technology and want to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ego-free culture while applying a creative approach to problem-solving. Team members who like to grow their skill sets while solving challenging, real world business problems thrive on our team. By joining our team, you’ll become a part of a fun and diverse team of talented and creative people who share the goal of using the latest technology to solve business challenges.

The IRIS/Cache ObjectScript/MUMPS developer will collaborate with a mix of technical experts and architects, business/product owners, business analysts, technical writers, testers, and scrum masters in a DevSecOps focused, Agile-Scrum environment. Our team members must have a proactive nature. We're looking for team members who are eager to problem solve, collaborate with business and technical team members, willing to learn, and always show great initiative in their daily pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in InterSystems IRIS ObjectScript and MUMPS/CACHE development, integration, and deployment.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using IRIS ObjectScript.
• Develop and maintain ObjectScript routines, classes, methods, globals, and data structures.
• Work with both object-oriented ObjectScript development and traditional MUMPS code as required by existing healthcare applications.
• Support the maintenance, enhancement, modernization, and integration of VistA and other healthcare applications.
• Support HL7 messaging, healthcare interoperability, and healthcare data management initiatives.
• Develop and support interfaces and integrations between IRIS, VistA, and external healthcare systems.
• Work with IRIS database technologies, including globals, persistent classes, and SQL-based data access.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex application, integration, and database issues.
• Support modernization and migration efforts involving legacy MUMPS/CACHE applications and InterSystems IRIS.
• Work within an Agile Scrum and DevSecOps environment.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and system architecture.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable ObjectScript/MUMPS code.
• Participate in backlog refinement, estimation, and sprint activities.

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Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience with InterSystems IRIS ObjectScript and/or MUMPS/Caché software development.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining ObjectScript routines, classes, methods, globals, and data structures.
• Experience working with InterSystems IRIS or Caché database technologies.
• Experience with MUMPS development and the ability to work with existing legacy MUMPS code.
• Experience with HL7 messaging development and integration.
• Knowledge of software development, web applications, REST APIs, web services, and architectural patterns.
• Experience troubleshooting application, database, and integration issues.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to understand user requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Ability to work remotely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or supporting VA VistA applications.
• Experience modernizing, migrating, or integrating legacy MUMPS/Caché applications with InterSystems IRIS.
• Experience with IRIS SQL, persistent classes, and object-oriented development.
• Experience with healthcare interoperability and healthcare data integration.
• Experience with Agile frameworks and regression testing.
• Knowledge of VA TRM compliance.
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• SAFe certification.