Software Testing Principal (MUMPS)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Frederick (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Software Testing Principal (MUMPS) to lead testing efforts for mission-critical healthcare systems in a remote capacity. The role supports VA initiatives across legacy and modernized environments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software testing, deep MUMPS/InterSystems Cache experience, and strong leadership skills to mentor junior testers while coordinating with developers, analysts, and end users. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Experience testing in healthcare/government environments.
• Experience with MUMPS/InterSystems Cache.
• Experience developing test plans, scenarios, and scripts.
• Experience performing functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing.
• Strong documentation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and scripts for MUMPS/Cache applications.
• Validate software enhancements and defect fixes across legacy systems.
• Coordinate functional, integration, regression, and UAT testing activities.
• Verify data integrity and HL7/FHIR interfaces and EDIs.
• Lead testing efforts and mentor junior testers.

Skills

MUMPS testing

Healthcare testing

SDLC understanding

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

HP ALM

TestRail

Job description

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: $80,000 - $120,000

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!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support testing and quality assurance activities for mission-critical healthcare applications operating in a MUMPS/InterSystems 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/InterSystems 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 validate 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), FileMan, 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

Required Skills and Experience

• 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 InterSystems 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 DevOps, HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), and TestRail
• 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 FileMan 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 cross-functional technical teams
• Strong attention to detail
• An ability to lead testing efforts and mentor junior testers
• Experience supporting production troubleshooting and issue resolution

Professional Certifications

n/a

Years of Professional Experience

10+ years of software testing, quality assurance, or system validation experience

Desired experience

Deep hands-on EDIFECS experience in Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Transactions Standards involving key X12 workflows involving the following transactions:

• X.12 medical claims (837, 834, 835, 277, etc)
• 270/271 and 278/275 transactions
• 999 transactions

Experience with supporting Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) and FileMan applications

Advanced certifications, including (1) International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), (2) Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), and/or (3) Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), or similar testing certifications

Test automation experience

SQL/database validation experience

Experience testing cloud-hosted healthcare apps

Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines

Experience supporting modernization initiatives involving legacy healthcare systems

Familiarity with federal healthcare programs and regulations

Formal Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, or related field

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity

Security Clearance Requirements

Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)

CRITICAL NOTES:

1. SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
2. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
3. This is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered.
4. This is a W-2 position
5. All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions
6. As part of your screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.