Remote Chief Engineer, Enterprise Systems & Platform

Maximus; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the end-to-end technical integrity of the system delivered under a program. The role enforces systems engineering rigor across software, infrastructure, networks, data, security, and operations, with enterprise authority and lifecycle discipline.

This is a remote position. The incumbent will drive architecture, platform modernization, DevSecOps, and interface with customers and executives to ensure contract requirements, SLAs, and security standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, including senior technical leadership on large, complex programs.
• Proven experience leading architecture development and maintenance across software, cloud, infrastructure, data, and security domains.
• Strong background in government or regulated environment programs, including compliance and contract execution.
• Experience interfacing with both customer and contractor teams to manage deliverables and ensure alignment with strategic roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Own the application development, administration, integration, DevSecOps, and lifecycle of Salesforce, Deltek Costpoint, and supporting enterprise systems.
• Lead application engineering, platform operations, integration, DevSecOps, and release management.
• Drive platform modernization, automation, reuse, simplification, and technical debt reduction.
• Adhere to architecture, engineering, data, and integration standards across CRM, ERP, and connected enterprise systems.
• Ensure platform security, reliability, performance, resilience, compliance, and operational health.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to prioritize capabilities, investments, and transformation initiatives.
• Build and lead high-performing teams with clear accountability, standards, and workforce strategies.
• Manage technology budgets, licensing, vendors, professional services, resources, and total cost of ownership.

Skills

Enterprise leadership

Systems engineering

Budget management

Stakeholder briefings

Security & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Salesforce

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the end-to-end technical integrity of the system delivered under a program. The role enforces systems engineering rigor across software, infrastructure, networks, data, security, and operations, with enterprise authority and lifecycle discipline.

This is a remote position. The incumbent will drive architecture, platform modernization, DevSecOps, and interface with customers and executives to ensure contract requirements, SLAs, and security standards