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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Back End Developer - **Company:** Maximus, Inc. - **Location:** Portland, OR, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **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 Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Backend, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usee01ccc92c3cc9cbd52d5cda83930473 ## 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. - 10 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. - 5 years of experience performing back-end web design and development. - 10 years of experience in relational databases, RESTful API development and integration. - 5 years of experience in Python and PostgreSQL. - 5 years of experience with bug tracking software (e.g., Jira). - 5 years of experience testing web-based applications. - 5 years of experience leading software development programs or projects. - 3 years of experience with the following: AWS Infrastructure, Kubernetes, and RedHat Linux. - 5 years of experience with at least five (5) of the following: - Postgress - RDS - Exodus - Python - Luna - Java - Docker - OpenJDK - Ansible - Packer - Maven - Kubernetes - Red Hat - 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. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - Experience with integrating data from unclassified to classified application deployments. - 5 years of experience with DoW software development. - 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 Responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements. - Typical duties include analysis, planning, developing requirements documents, building functional models, developing procedures, developing functional architecture, and other related management and technical duties. - Requires expertise in specialty areas. - 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. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development)