Software Testing Principal – MUMPS, Healthcare Systems

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Create and implement detailed test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test procedures for healthcare applications operating within MUMPS/InterSystems Caché environments

• Assess software enhancements, maintenance updates, bug fixes, and system upgrades

• Assist in functional, integration, regression, user acceptance, system, and end-to-end testing activities

• Ensure data integrity across legacy healthcare applications, databases, interfaces, and external systems

• Evaluate healthcare interoperability transactions using HL7, FHIR, EDI, and other relevant industry standards

• Engage in Beta/IOC testing alongside healthcare facilities and end users, documenting outcomes and facilitating issue resolution

• Investigate and resolve software defects, integration issues, and production incidents

• Work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, product owners, and end users to confirm requirements and testing goals

• Generate test data and develop test environments that support healthcare workflows and business processes

• Carry out both manual and automated testing activities as necessary

• Monitor, document, and communicate testing metrics, defects, risks, and status reports

• Validate integrations involving VistA, FileMan, healthcare messaging platforms, and external partner systems

• Assist in root cause analysis and confirm software fixes

• Review system requirements and technical specifications to ensure testability and comprehensive coverage

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of testing processes, procedures, and quality standards

• Offer technical leadership and guidance on testing strategies for healthcare and government systems

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field; alternatively, 8 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of education

• Over 10 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or system validation

• Background in supporting healthcare, government, or other highly regulated environments

• Experience testing enterprise applications that support clinical, benefits, or healthcare operations

• Proven experience with legacy applications and long-standing mission-critical systems

• Must be a US Citizen and capable of maintaining a Public Trust

• Experience testing applications developed with MUMPS and/or InterSystems Caché

• Familiarity with validating healthcare business workflows and system functionalities

• Skilled in developing comprehensive test plans, test scenarios, test scripts, and test cases

• Experienced in conducting functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing

• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and various testing methodologies

• Proficient in validating database updates and ensuring data integrity

• Ability to analyze system logs, application errors, and test outcomes to identify root causes

• Experienced in testing interfaces and system integrations

• Knowledgeable in HL7, FHIR, and HIPAA EDI transactions

• Experience validating 278 Prior Authorizations and 275 Attachments

• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM, or TestRail

• Competent in creating testing metrics, dashboards, and status reports

• Strong documentation abilities

• Knowledge of healthcare operational workflows

• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems

• Experience supporting VistA environments and testing FileMan database functionality

• Understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to collaborate directly with business users and customers

• Capacity to independently prioritize multiple tasks

• Experience working within cross-functional technical teams

• Attention to detail

• Capability to lead testing initiatives and mentor junior testers

• Experience in supporting production troubleshooting and issue resolution

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options

• Supportive team environment and collaborative culture