Back End Developer – Mid-level
Maximus · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Develop back-end systems for critical government missions.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and database solutions.
- Work with cloud environments like AWS and Kubernetes.
- Requires an active Secret clearance; remote role.
- Contribute to Agile development cycles and process improvements.
About the role
Back End Developer – Mid-level
Job Summary
Maximus is seeking a skilled Back End Developer to join their Technology and Consulting Services (TCS) team. This role is contingent upon contract award and requires an active Secret clearance. You will contribute to mission-critical programs in national security, defense, and public service delivery, working in fast-paced environments. The position offers a remote work arrangement and involves supporting back-end software development, designing architectures, developing APIs, managing databases, and participating in Agile ceremonies.Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides subject matter proficiency supporting back-end software development activities.
- Applies analytical skills supporting process improvement, specialized studies, and requirements definition.
- Performs analysis, planning, and development of requirements documents and functional models.
- Designs and develops back-end architectures supporting system capabilities and integrations.
- Develops and modifies RESTful APIs supporting application functionality.
- Performs database management, data modeling, and optimization.
- Supports testing and validation to verify system operability and compliance.
- Participates in Agile program increment (PI) planning and activities requiring periodic travels.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- Active Secret clearance or above required. Active TS/SCI highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
- 7 years of software development experience in object-oriented and scripted languages with the ability to apply several tool suites related to DevSecOps, microservices and containers.
- 3 years of experience with bug tracking software (Jira).
- 3 years of experience testing web-based applications.
- 3 years of experience participating in software development programs or projects.
- 3 years of experience performing back-end web design and development.
- 3 years of experience with AWS Infrastructure, Kubernetes, and RedHat Linux.
- 5 years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab.
- 5 years of experience with at least five (5) of the following: Postgres, RDS, Exodus, Python, Luna, Java, Docker, OpenJDK, Ansible, Packer, Maven, Kubernetes, Red Hat.
- Demonstrated experience with relational databases, RESTful API development and communication, and system integrations.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests and results to verify system operability and compliance with project standards and requirements.
- Practical experience developing in a cloud environment.
- Experience with integrating data from unclassified to classified application deployments.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience using Agile Test-Driven development.
- Experience integrating into DoW DevSecOps environments.
- 5 years of experience with CI/CD software development.
- Demonstrated experience in utilizing UX design tool suites (e.g., Sketch, InVision).
- Experience structuring data so it can be integrated into machine learning technologies or AI capabilities.
Key Skills/ Competency:
- Back End Development
- Software Development
- API Development
- Database Management
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- DevSecOps
- Agile Methodologies
- System Integration
- Testing and Validation
Skills & topics
- Back End Developer
- Software Development
- API Development
- Database Management
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- DevSecOps
- Agile
- Secret Clearance
- Remote Work
How to get hired
- Research Maximus culture: Understand their federal contracting focus and commitment to service.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with back-end development, APIs, databases, AWS, and Kubernetes.
- Emphasize clearance: Clearly state your active Secret clearance and any higher levels.
- Showcase Agile & DevSecOps skills: Detail your experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, GitLab, and bug tracking.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss object-oriented programming, scripting, and cloud-native development.
Technical preparation
Practice object-oriented and scripted language coding.,Build RESTful APIs and design database schemas.,Deploy applications using AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.,Automate processes with Jenkins, GitLab, and Ansible.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex back-end problem you solved.,How do you handle requirements changes in Agile?,Explain your experience with cloud environments.,How do you ensure code quality and testing?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Back End Developer role at Maximus?
- This Back End Developer position at Maximus is a remote role. Candidates are expected to work from their remote location, though periodic travel may be required for Agile program increment planning.
- What security clearance is required for the Back End Developer position?
- An active Secret clearance is a minimum requirement for this Back End Developer role at Maximus. An active TS/SCI clearance is highly preferred.
- What is the educational requirement for the Back End Developer role?
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required for the Back End Developer position. A Master’s degree can substitute for two years of the required software development experience.
- Can you describe the experience needed for the Back End Developer role?
- The Back End Developer role requires approximately 7 years of software development experience in object-oriented and scripted languages, with specific experience in DevSecOps, microservices, containers, bug tracking (Jira), web application testing, and back-end web design and development. Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, RedHat Linux, Jenkins, and GitLab is also crucial.
- What specific back-end technologies are important for this role at Maximus?
- Key technologies for this Back End Developer role include experience with AWS Infrastructure, Kubernetes, RedHat Linux, Jenkins, GitLab, and at least five from a list including Postgres, RDS, Exodus, Python, Luna, Java, Docker, OpenJDK, Ansible, Packer, and Maven. Demonstrated experience with relational databases and RESTful API development is also essential.
- What are the preferred qualifications for a Back End Developer at Maximus?
- Preferred qualifications for the Back End Developer role include experience with Agile Test-Driven development, integrating into DoW DevSecOps environments, CI/CD software development, and structuring data for machine learning or AI capabilities.