Backend Software Developer

Maximus; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Backend Software Developer to support USAF mission software. The role emphasizes back-end design, API development, database management, and data-model optimization, with cloud, microservices, and DevSecOps expertise. This remote position is contingent on award and security clearance.

Travel up to 10–20% may be required. Active TS/SCI with CI Poly is required. A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of software development experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 7 years of overall experience in the functional area
• Bachelor's degree required (Master's may substitute for 2 years)
• 7 years of software development experience in object-oriented and scripted languages with DevSecOps, microservices, and containers tool suites
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests
• 3 years of experience with bug tracking software (e.g., Jira) and testing web-based applications
• 3 years of experience participating in software development programs or projects
• Practical experience developing in a cloud environment
• Experience with integrating data from unclassified to classified application deployments
• 5 years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab
• 5 years of experience with at least five (5) of: NPM, Cypress.io, esbuild, Bun, Apache Tomcat, Maven, SonarQube
• 3 years of recent back-end web design and development experience
• Demonstrated experience with relational databases, RESTful API development/communication, and system integrations
• 3 years of experience with AWS Infrastructure, Kubernetes, and RedHat Linux
• DCWF Code: 632 Intermediate
• Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI Poly required
• Role may require travel to a site 10-20% of the time

Responsibilities

• Provide backend design and development for USAF mission systems
• Develop and modify RESTful APIs
• Manage databases and optimize data models
• Support process improvement and specialized studies
• Collaborate on system integrations and deployments

Skills

Backend development

RESTful API

Cloud deployment

Jenkins

GitLab

Kubernetes

AWS

Data modeling

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

RedHat Linux

Apache Tomcat

Maven

SonarQube

Job description

The Software Developer (Backend) provides subject matter proficiency for our USAF mission. This role is responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements. Shall perform engineering tasks for back-end design and development efforts including, but not limited to, developing back-end architectures to support current and new system capabilities and integrations, RESTful API development and modification, database management, and data model development and optimization.

This role is contingent upon award.

This is a remote position and requires a TS/SCI clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS196, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

• 7 years of overall experience in the functional area. Bachelor's degree required (Master's may substitute for 2 years).

• 7 years of software development experience in object-oriented and scripted languages with DevSecOps, microservices, and containers tool suites.

• Demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests.

• 3 years of experience with bug tracking software (e.g., Jira) and testing web-based applications.

• 3 years of experience participating in software development programs or projects.

• Practical experience developing in a cloud environment.

• Experience with integrating data from unclassified to classified application deployments.

• 5 years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab.

• 5 years of experience with at least five (5) of the following: NPM, Cypress.io, esbuild, Bun, Apache Tomcat, Maven, SonarQube.

• 3 years of recent back-end web design and development experience.

• Demonstrated experience with relational databases, RESTful API development/communication, and system integrations.

• 3 years of experience with AWS Infrastructure, Kubernetes, and RedHat Linux.

• DCWF Code: 632 Intermediate.

• Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI Poly required.

• Role may require travel to a site 10-20% of the time.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• CSSLP, CompTIA Security#techjobs #clearance #veteransPage

#DODAIRFORCE-CICD #maxcleared

Minimum Requirements

TCS196, T4, Band 7

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$120,000

Maximum Salary

$150,000