About the role

Role overview

Mid-level Back End Developer position at Maximus. This is a remote role contingent upon contract award and position availability.

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance back-end software systems, including architectures and integrations
Design and build RESTful APIs for application functionality
Perform database management, data modeling, and optimization
Support testing and validation to ensure system operability and compliance
Analyze, plan, and write requirements documents and functional models
Participate in Agile program increment (PI) planning and related activities (periodic travel required)

Requirements

Security clearance: Active Secret clearance required; Active TS/SCI strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience)
7+ years software development experience using object-oriented and scripted languages
3+ years experience with bug tracking tools (Jira)
3+ years testing web-based applications
3+ years participating in software development programs/projects
3+ years back-end web design and development
Experience with: AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes, and RedHat Linux
5+ years with Jenkins and GitLab
5+ years with at least five of: Postgres (RDS), Exodus, Python, Luna, Java, Docker, OpenJDK, Ansible, Packer, Maven, Kubernetes, Red Hat
Demonstrated experience with relational databases, RESTful API development, and system integrations
Demonstrated experience preparing, conducting, and documenting system tests and results
Practical experience developing in a cloud environment
Experience integrating data from unclassified to classified application deployments

Preferred qualifications

Experience with Agile Test-Driven development
Experience integrating into DoW DevSecOps environments
5+ years CI/CD software development
Familiarity with UX design tool suites (e.g., Sketch, InVision)
Experience structuring data for machine learning/AI capabilities

Location & logistics

Remote (remote employment is contingent upon contract award and authorization to proceed)
Periodic travel required for PI planning activities

About Maximus

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. The company provides services for high-impact government missions, including recent contract work in cybersecurity and operational readiness.

Back End Developer – Mid-level

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