Job DescriptionJob Description
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented
Senior Systems Engineer (Full-Stack Developer) Location: Remote
Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)
Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply! Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesBuild, support, and migrate a cloud-based Web Dashboard application that processes healthcare Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactionsDesign, build, and maintain RESTful Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) in Java and/or NodeJS that retrieve, transform, and serve EDI healthcare recordsIntegrate with internal platform APIs, EDI processing pipelines, and data services to deliver live and historical EDI transaction data reliability and performantlySupport and contribute to an Angular-based dashboard front-end (consuming APIs, building or maintaining components, and ensuring data is surfaced accurately to business and clinical usersCollaborate with backend C#/.Net and AWS data engineers to define clean API contracts and ensure reliable data delivery across servicesWrite clean, testable, well-documented code and actively participate in code reviewPerform unit and integration testing across back-end services and API layersSupport deployment, monitoring, and performance of backend services in production on AWSApply and promote best software engineering practices within an Agile frameworkUse Git and GitHub for version control, branching, pull requests, and collaborative development
Required Skills and ExperienceExperience with Java/NodeJS back-end integrationExperience with Angular front-end User Interface (UI) developmentExperience designing and consuming RESTful APIs in healthcare or enterprise environmentsProven experience building backend services that serve structured EDI or healthcare data to frontend applicationsHands-on Angular experience with the ability to integrate APIs and contribute to front-end componentsStrong back-end development experience in Java and JavaScript/TypeScript/NodeJS (API design, data transformation, error handling, and performance)Experience/working knowledge with Angular or another Modern front-end frameworkA proven ability to build RESTful APIs that consume and transform structured data (XML, JSON)Experience working with EDI formatsHands-on Cloud (Azure/AWS) experience – API Gateway, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, or related servicesProficiency with Git and GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests, collaborative workflowsExperience with unit and integration testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest, or equivalent)Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders and cross-functional engineers to define and refine API requirementsExperience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and JIRAAn ability to work independently and as part of a distributed teamStrong attention to detail, especially around data accuracy and fidelity for healthcare recordsAn ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback
Professional CertificationsNone required however AWS Cloud Certification is a plus
Years of Professional Experience8+ years of software development experience with a strong backend focus (Java and/or NodeJS)
Desired experienceElectronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical ClaimsX.12 medical claims (837, 834, 277, etc)Familiarity with web document submission processes
Familiarity with healthcare payer/PBM systems, clearinghouses, or pharmacy operations
Familiarity with VA systems, ARS workflows, or 275 claim attachment transactions
Knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements in API and web application development
Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG 2.1) for government-facing applications
Experience with containerization (Docker, ECS, EKS)
Familiarity with C#/.Net backend services for cross-team integration touchpoints
Experience working with remote U.S. based teams (Not Offshore teams)
Formal EducationBachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Citizenship RequirementU.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunitySecurity Clearance RequirementsMust possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)
CRITICAL NOTES: 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.Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.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.This is a W-2 position All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptionsAs part of our 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.
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