Backend Software Developer

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

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+
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• Minimum Requirements
• TCS196, T4, Band 7
• EEO Statement
• 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.
• Pay Transparency
• Maximus 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.

Accommodations

Maximus 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 [email protected].

Minimum Salary

$

120,000.00

Maximum Salary

$

150,000.00

GENERAL INFORMATION

Job Posting Title

Backend Software Developer

Date

Friday, October 9, 2026

City

Remote

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time