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LTS is seeking a motivated and experienced Agile Developer to support a major modernization initiative within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health portfolio. This role will contribute to the modernization of mission-critical healthcare applications and enterprise systems supporting Veteran care, including efforts related to legacy VistA/MUMPS environments, enterprise integrations, cloud modernization, and next-generation digital health solutions.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment and possess strong full-stack or backend development experience supporting large-scale federal or healthcare IT systems. This individual will work closely with product owners, architects, engineers, and DevSecOps teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing applications supporting VA modernization objectives.

What You'll Do:
Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications supporting VA healthcare modernization initiatives.
Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, retrospectives, and demos.
Develop and enhance applications integrating with legacy and modern healthcare systems.
Support modernization efforts involving legacy VistA/MUMPS-based environments and enterprise integration platforms.
Build scalable APIs, microservices, and application components using modern development frameworks and tools.
Collaborate with architects, analysts, QA teams, and infrastructure engineers to deliver secure and reliable solutions.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps processes, and automated testing initiatives.
Troubleshoot and resolve application defects, performance issues, and integration challenges.
Develop technical documentation including user stories, technical specifications, code documentation, and release notes.
Ensure solutions align with federal cybersecurity, accessibility, and compliance requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on modernization, automation, and operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
5+ years of software development experience in Agile environments.
Experience developing enterprise applications using modern programming languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript, Python, or similar technologies.
Experience with web services, APIs, and application integration technologies.
Familiarity with Agile frameworks including Scrum or Kanban.
Experience with version control systems such as Git.
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
Understanding of secure coding standards and federal cybersecurity requirements.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities within cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have:
Experience supporting VA healthcare systems, VistA, CPRS, or healthcare IT modernization programs.
Familiarity with MUMPS-based applications or legacy modernization initiatives.
Experience with cloud-native development in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards including HL7 and FHIR.
Experience working in federal government or highly regulated environments.
Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and performance optimization techniques.
Relevant Agile, cloud, or software development certifications preferred.

Why Join LTS?
At LTS, we support mission-focused programs that improve healthcare services for Veterans across the country. Our teams are driving modernization initiatives that transform legacy healthcare systems into secure, innovative, and scalable digital solutions. We foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while advancing their careers in federal healthcare technology.