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# Back End Developer - Mid-level

- **Company:** Maximus, Inc.
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Bug Tracking Systems, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Apache Maven, Object-Oriented Software Development, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Gitlab, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/use2a9d6243844e599644d993872df94af

## About the Role

* Active Secret clearance or above required. Active TS/SCI highly preferred.
 * Bachelor's degree in 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 the following: 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.

## Description

* 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.


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