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Job TitleSenior Systems Engineer (Full‑Stack Developer)CompanySyms Strategic Group (SSG)LocationRemote – Veterans Affairs (VA) Department, Full TimePosition SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (Full‑Stack Developer) with extensive experience in Java and NodeJS to design, develop, and maintain a cloud‑based Web Dashboard application that processes healthcare Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions. The role includes building and supporting RESTful APIs, integrating with internal platform APIs, and collaborating with AWS data engineers and front‑end developers.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesBuild, support, and migrate a cloud‑based Web Dashboard application that processes healthcare EDI transactions.Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs in Java and/or NodeJS to retrieve, transform, and serve EDI healthcare records.Integrate with internal platform APIs, EDI processing pipelines, and data services to deliver live and historical transaction data reliably and efficiently.Support and contribute to an Angular‑based dashboard front‑end, ensuring data is accurately surfaced to business and clinical users.Collaborate with backend C#/.NET and AWS data engineers to define clean API contracts and ensure reliable data delivery.Write clean, testable, well‑documented code and participate actively in code reviews.Perform unit and integration testing across back‑end services and API layers.Support deployment, monitoring, and performance of backend services in production on AWS.Apply and promote best software engineering practices within an Agile framework.Use Git and GitHub for version control, branching, pull requests, and collaborative development.Required Skills and ExperienceExperience with Java/NodeJS back‑end integration.Experience with Angular front‑end UI development.Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs in healthcare or enterprise environments.Proven ability to build backend services that serve structured EDI or healthcare data.Strong back‑end development experience in Java and JavaScript/TypeScript/NodeJS (API design, data transformation, error handling, and performance).Experience with Angular or another modern front‑end framework.Experience with EDI formats and structured data (XML, JSON).Hands‑on Cloud experience (Azure/AWS) – API Gateway, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, or related services.Proficiency with Git and GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests, and collaborative workflows.Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest, or equivalent).Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders and cross‑functional engineers to define and refine API requirements.Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and JIRA.Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.Strong attention to detail, especially around data accuracy and fidelity for healthcare records.Ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.Professional CertificationsNone required; 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 Claims, including 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.Experience working with remote U.S. based teams.Formal EducationBachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.Citizenship RequirementU.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity.Security Clearance RequirementsMust possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).Equal Opportunity StatementSyms 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr