Remote TS/SCI Backend Engineer — API & Cloud

Maximus; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus provides backend software development for USAF mission support, focusing on back-end architectures, RESTful API development, and data model optimization for current and new system capabilities. The role requires demonstration of DevSecOps practices and cloud experience.

The position is remote, contingent on clearance and contract award, with travel up to 10–20% as needed. A TS/SCI with CI Poly is required for eligibility.

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.
• 3 years of recent back-end 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 back-end design and development support for current and new system capabilities.
• Develop and modify RESTful APIs, manage databases, and optimize data models.
• Support testing, integration, and deployment activities in cloud environments.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure secure, scalable software solutions.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

DevSecOps

Microservices

Containerization

RESTful API development

Software testing

Cloud environments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Jenkins

GitLab

NPM

Cypress.io

esbuild

Bun

Apache Tomcat

Maven

SonarQube

AWS Infrastructure

Kubernetes

RedHat Linux

Job description

Maximus provides backend software development for USAF mission support, focusing on back-end architectures, RESTful API development, and data model optimization for current and new system capabilities. The role requires demonstration of DevSecOps practices and cloud experience.

The position is remote, contingent on clearance and contract award, with travel up to 10–20% as needed. A TS/SCI with CI Poly is required for eligibility.