Backend Software Developer

Maximus; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Software Developer (Backend) to support United States Air Force missions by building secure, scalable back-end services and integrations in a cloud environment.

You will design architectures, develop RESTful APIs, manage databases and data models, implement DevSecOps practices, and participate in system testing and performance optimizations.

This is a remote position requiring TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly; travel of 10–20% may be required as project needs arise.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop back-end architectures to support current and new system capabilities and integrations.
• Develop RESTful APIs and modify existing APIs.
• Database management and data model development and optimization.
• Contribute to system testing and quality assurance.
• Work with cloud environments and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Backend development

Object-oriented languages

DevSecOps

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Jira

AWS

Kubernetes

GitLab

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution (2 years)

Tools

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GitLab

SonarQube

Maven

Apache Tomcat

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 position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

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

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