About the Company
Maximus Technology and Consulting Services (TCS) provides technology and consulting services supporting government and defense missions, including programs for the United States Air Force (USAF).
About the Role
Maximus TCS is seeking a Software Developer (Backend) to support USAF mission requirements through backend software design, development, and system integration. This role requires strong technical expertise in backend architecture, RESTful APIs, database management, data modeling, and cloud-based application development.
The developer will contribute to process improvement, specialized technical studies, requirements definition, and engineering activities that support existing and new system capabilities. This is a remote position contingent upon contract award and requires an active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain a CI Poly.
Key Responsibilities
Provide backend software development expertise in support of USAF mission requirements.
Analyze processes and contribute to process improvement, specialized studies, and requirements definition.
Design and develop backend architectures to support current and new system capabilities.
Develop, modify, and maintain RESTful APIs and system integrations.
Manage databases and develop, optimize, and maintain data models.
Develop software using object-oriented and scripting languages within DevSecOps, microservices, and container-based environments.
Prepare, conduct, and document system testing activities.
Track defects and support testing of web-based applications.
Participate in software development programs and projects.
Develop and support applications in cloud environments.
Integrate data across unclassified and classified application deployments.
Use Jenkins and GitLab to support development and CI/CD workflows.
Work with development and testing tools, including at least five of the following: NPM, Cypress.io, esbuild, Bun, Apache Tomcat, Maven, and SonarQube.
Support backend web design and development, including work involving relational databases, APIs, and system integrations.
Work with AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes, and Red Hat Linux.
Travel to a worksite when required, potentially 10–20% of the time.
Required Qualifications
At least seven years of overall experience in the relevant functional area.
Bachelor's degree required; a master's degree may substitute for two years of experience.
At least seven years of software development experience using object-oriented and scripting languages, with experience in DevSecOps, microservices, and container tool suites.
Demonstrated experience preparing, conducting, and documenting system tests.
At least three years of experience using bug-tracking software such as Jira and testing web-based applications.
At least three years of experience participating in software development programs or projects.
Practical experience developing applications in a cloud environment.
Experience integrating data from unclassified to classified application deployments.
At least five years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab.
At least five years of experience with five or more of the following tools: NPM, Cypress.io, esbuild, Bun, Apache Tomcat, Maven, and SonarQube.
At least three years of recent backend web design and development experience.
Demonstrated experience with relational databases, RESTful API development and communication, and system integrations.
At least three years of experience with AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes, and Red Hat Linux.
DCWF Code: 632 Intermediate.
Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a CI Poly.
Preferred Qualifications
CSSLP certification.
CompTIA Security+ certification.
Compensation and Benefits The annual salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000.
Location and Work Arrangement
Remote position supporting USAF missions.
Travel to a worksite may be required 10–20% of the time.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.