Senior Software Developer (EDI)

Senior Software Developer (EDI)Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Software Developer (EDI) Location: Remote Department: Veterans Affairs (VA) Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Experienced Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI) Salary Range: $85,389 - $116,975 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 ResponsibilitiesOwn functional EDI workflows, partner requirements, and data validation rulesEnsure accurate transaction processing and support business operationsInterpret and troubleshoot transaction sets: 270/271, 276/277, 278, 820, 834, 835, 837, 999/277CAAnalyze Strategic National Implementation Process (SNIP) compliance, companion guides, and partner-specific validation rulesDocument mapping/logical requirements for new partners and integration changesPartner with business stakeholders for issue resolution and operational impact assessmentsSupport audit/compliance reviews and maintain data quality guardrailsCollaborate with EDI Analysts, DevSecOps Engineers, Cloud teams, and business teamsWork with integration specialists on Applicability Statement 2 (AS2), Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure ( flowsValidate data sent to/received from non-X.12 partnersIdentify issues introduced by middleware layers or APIsQuery Structured Query Language (SQL) for transaction detailsValidate payloads, timestamps, statuses, and error flagsReconcile mismatches between raw EDI and stored dataRequired Skills and ExperienceA strong understanding of payer/provider workflowsAn ability to interpret loops/segmets/element-level errorsFamiliarity with Edifecs Transaction Management or equivalent toolsStrong experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environmentsExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsA strong understanding of EDI X.12 Loop/segment/element interpretation, SNIP validations (Levels 1-7), companion guide interpretation, and error analysis at segment or element levelExperience with interpreting Edifecs XEngine validation results and understanding processing rules and transaction profilesExperience working with SpecBuilder maps and implementation guidesAn ability to identify issues sourced from Edifecs routes, profiles, or rulesetsAn ability to interpret Edifecs logs and error codes (functional layer, not platform admin level)Proficiency with identifying root causes of transaction errors, resolving mapping mismatches, troubleshooting rejections from payers or state systems, and reviewing parsed EDI structures stored in SQL databasesAn ability to understand inbound/outbound workflow architectureA strong ability to communicate technical architecture decisions and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholdersExperience gathering and translating business reporting requirements into technical data modelsComfort driving ambiguous architecture decisions to resolution with limited directionExperience with Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban) and JIRAStrong documentation habits with creating transaction flow documentation, error trend reports, escalations, and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and partner reference guidesProfessional Certifications - EDIFECS certificationYears of Professional Experience - 8+ years of Edifecs product experience in EDI, healthcare, or enterprise application operations8+ years of EDI/Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)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, 276/277, etc)270/271 and 278 transactions820 transactions999/277CA transactionsKnowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements in cloud data architectureExperience with healthcare payer/PBM systems, clearinghouses, or pharmacy operationsAWS certification in a bonusFormal Education - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent practical experience consideredCitizenship Requirement - U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunitySecurity Clearance Requirements - Must 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 positionAll 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 profileU.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.