Senior Software Systems Engineer

Overview

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Software Systems Engineer (.Net Developer)

Location : Remote

Department : Veterans Affairs (VA)

Type : Full Time

Min. Experience : Experienced

Security Clearance Level : Public Trust (MBI)

Note : Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, high-level and detailed requirements definition, test planning and execution (including use cases, test procedures, and test data), software systems integration, and technical support for software systems and subsystems.
• Perform software system product services, including concept design, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Serve as an active member of the software development team participating in daily stand-ups.
• Utilize full-stack development expertise that ranges from development of .NET back-end applications using C#, unit testing, testing with NUnit or other tools, and deployment using CI / CD pipelines.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Provide development support (as needed) for solutions deployed to production.
• Implement long-term solutions and building blocks within the Agile framework for improved reusability.
• Interface with stakeholders for project requirements.
• Apply and promote good software engineering practices such as test automation, modularization, and simplification.
• Collaborate and coordinate with colleagues on various solutions and problems.
• Document software designs, which may include design diagrams, data flow diagrams, software module descriptions, etc.
• Use Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools such as Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and Git.

Required Skills and Experience

Professional Certifications

None required

Years of Professional Experience

Five (5) or more years of experience in software development using .NET technologies.

A proven track record of working on complex software projects and leading development initiatives.

Experience with designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-level applications.

Desired Experience

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) X.12 Medical Claims (837, 834, 277, etc.).

Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS ECS, AWS EKS).

Formal Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline with eight (8) or more years of experience; or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline with five (5) or more years of experience; or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline with three (3) or more years of experience.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity

Security Clearance Requirements

Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).

CRITICAL NOTES

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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