Senior Full Stack Engineer - AWS Cloud

Maximus; Lanham (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus, Inc. in Lanham, MD, is seeking a software professional to gather requirements, develop components, and support testing and deployment within a hybrid work model. The role emphasizes coding standards, cloud services, and ongoing process improvement.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience, with AWS and database know-how. U.S. citizenship or green card status for security clearances may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 3+ years of professional experience or equivalent
• Experience developing software components and aligning with coding standards
• Familiarity with AWS services and cloud-based architectures

Responsibilities

• Conduct requirements gathering and define functional specifications
• Develop software components and ensure alignment to standards
• Troubleshoot issues, support testing, deployment and enhancements
• Participate in code reviews and improve development processes

Skills

Requirements gathering

Software development

Code reviews

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Aurora PostgreSQL

S3

OpenSearch

Container orchestration

Observability tooling

Job description

Description & RequirementsMaximus is a trusted federal partner supporting the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in delivering essential services that help taxpayers navigate and meet their tax obligations. Through innovative solutions, operational excellence, and a commitment to public service, we help the IRS enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and strengthen mission outcomes.Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are central to our culture. We invest in our employees through training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities, empowering our teams to deliver meaningful results while supporting one of the nation's most important public service missions.This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability.This position is hybrid and based in Lanham, MD. The selected candidate will be expected to work on-site as required by the business. It requires the ability to obtain and maintain an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) clearance.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Conduct requirements gathering and perform analysis to define functional specifications and technical needs.- Develop software components using established programming, scripting, and/or database languages, ensuring alignment to coding standards.- Troubleshoot moderately complex issues, resolve defects, and support testing, deployment, and enhancement activities.- Participate in code reviews, adhere to source control practices, and contribute to improving team development processes.- Recommend enhancements or adjustments to systems and processes within the job area.Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 3+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred Skills and Qualifications:- AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, or comparable role-aligned certification.- Experience with Aurora PostgreSQL, S3, OpenSearch, event-driven integration, container orchestration, and observability tooling.- Experience supporting modernization of legacy or on-premises applications into secure AWS-hosted solutions.- Knowledge of IRS business systems, Information Returns processing, and federal delivery and documentation expectations.Additional Requirements per Business or Contract Needs:- Candidates must meet requirements to obtain and maintain an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) clearance (active IRS Moderate Risk MBI clearance is a plus).- Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant.#techjobs #clearance #veteransPageEEO StatementMaximus 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.Pay TransparencyMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].