Back End Developer

Description & Requirements

Join Maximus' Technology Consulting Services team supporting a Department of Defense client's exciting and innovative software development program designed to develop and deploy digital capability to cyber mission forces around the world.

-This position is contingent upon award-

The Back End Developer will be responsible for:
- Developing services that execute business logic functions.
- Designing, implementing, and managing databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) to store and retrieve data efficiently.

Back-End Developers work with database systems to ensure data integrity and optimal performance.
- Implementing security measures to protect sensitive data, prevent unauthorized access, and address potential vulnerabilities.

This includes encryption, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
- Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks in the back-end code to ensure optimal speed and responsiveness of the application
- Performing user research and usability testing to develop and prioritize user stories across project lines of effort.
- Contributing to goals identified through program requirements in collaboration with government clients during agile planning events.
- Developing quality code which can pass security reviews and scans.
- Working effectively within an ecosystem of government and contractor staff.
- Achieving velocity and story point completion goals.
- Maintaining system boundary authority to operate and compliance with DoD Enterprise DevSecOps mandates including the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design, Container Hardening guide and cybersecurity requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Bachelor's of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or technical degree (or industry equivalent).
- 5+ years of experience in software development.
- Direct significant experience integrating legacy Big Data Platforms (BDPs), developing new applications and services, and following agile methodologies in line with US Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), JCWA, and similar DOD environments.
- One or more of the following certifications:
CASP+ CE
CISSP
CISSP-ISSAP
CISSP-ISSEP
CSSLP
CCSP

Desired/Preferred Skills:

- Experience with Cloud-based systems and/or Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Development
- Ability to communicate clearly through written and verbal mediums to ensure critical information is always shared across the enterprise and with stakeholders

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EEO Statement

EEO Statement: Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce.

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