Ellumen, Inc. ยท 1 day ago
Senior MUMPS Developer / Development Lead - Veterans Affairs (Remote)
Ellumen is seeking a highly experienced Senior MUMPS Developer with a proven track record of leading development teams in the healthcare IT sector. The role focuses on modernizing legacy MUMPS codebases and delivering process improvements within complex healthcare environments, particularly for the Veterans Affairs VistA Imaging solution.
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Responsibilities
Lead MUMPS development efforts, providing technical direction, code reviews, and best practice guidance
Apply process improvement and re-engineering principles to streamline development workflows and modernize existing MUMPS codebases
Oversee full software development lifecycle activities for VistA-based applications, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment
Manage and execute patch development and deployment through the VA Forum process, ensuring compliance with VA release protocols
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical, technical, and project management stakeholders, to define and deliver modernization objectives
Conduct code optimization and refactoring to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability
Qualification
Required
5+ years in a senior or lead MUMPS development role, with demonstrated experience guiding development teams and projects
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
Deep knowledge of Veterans Affairs VistA system architecture and core applications
Experience with Kernel Toolkit, FileMan, and other VistA core packages
Knowledge of RPC Broker for client-server communication in VistA applications
Understanding of VistA package integration and data dictionary management
Familiarity with VA Class I software development standards and compliance requirements
Hands-on experience with the VA Forum patch release process, including patch creation, review, and deployment procedures
Strong background in process improvement, re-engineering methodologies, and modernization strategies for legacy systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a highly regulated, mission-critical environment
Preferred
Familiarity with VistA Imaging or other clinical VistA modules within VA environments
Proficiency in MUMPS/M language for both legacy and modern implementations
Experience with routine management, cross-reference handling, and globals optimization
Experience integrating or supporting medical imaging systems within healthcare IT infrastructures
Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, DICOM, FHIR)
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare benefits