Backend Software Developer

Location
Remote
Workplace
Remote solely
Employment
Full-time
Compensation
$120k – $150k

About this role

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 role is contingent upon award.


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

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Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off