Frontend Software Developer - Work From Home

About the Company

Maximus provides technology and consulting services supporting government and mission-focused programs. This position supports a United States Air Force (USAF) mission.

About the Role

Maximus is seeking a Software Developer (Frontend) to support front-end design and development for its USAF mission. The role focuses on building and improving user interfaces, enhancing system navigation, and ensuring user-facing features are practical and easy to use. You will contribute to technical designs, wireframes, mockups, and supporting documentation for review by the Program Management Office (PMO) and stakeholders.

The position also involves software testing, requirements definition, process improvement, and collaboration on secure application development in cloud-based environments. This is a remote role requiring an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve front-end interfaces and user-facing application features.
• Create technical design drawings, mockups, wireframes, and related documentation for PMO and stakeholder review.
• Plan and implement GUI modifications and optimize UI components.
• Improve system navigation and usability to support operator ease of use.
• Support process improvement activities, specialized studies, and requirements definition.
• Prepare, conduct, and document system testing activities.
• Test web-based applications and track software defects using tools such as Jira.
• Participate in software development programs and projects using object-oriented and scripting languages.
• Contribute to development practices involving DevSecOps, microservices, and container tool suites.
• Develop and maintain applications in cloud environments.
• Support the integration of data between unclassified and classified application deployments.
• Use Jenkins, GitLab, and relevant development and testing tools to support software delivery.
• Apply agile methods and user-centered design principles to deliver effective UI/UX experiences.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Seven years of overall experience in the functional area.
• Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Seven years of software development experience with object-oriented and scripting languages, DevSecOps, microservices, and container tool suites.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, conducting, and documenting system tests.
• Three years of experience using bug-tracking software, such as Jira, and testing web-based applications.
• Three years of experience participating in software development programs or projects.
• Practical experience developing in a cloud environment.
• Experience integrating data from unclassified to classified application deployments.
• Five years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab.
• Five years of experience with at least five of the following tools: NPM, Cypress.io, esbuild, Bun, Apache Tomcat, Maven, and SonarQube.
• Three years of recent front-end web design and development experience.
• Demonstrated experience with agile, user-centric application design and UI/UX practices.
• Required certification: DCWF Code 632 Intermediate.

Preferred Qualifications

• CSSLP certification.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $115,000–$145,000.

Maximus offers a benefits package that includes health insurance, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off. Additional rewards may include short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards.

Compensation depends on factors such as location, education, training, experience, travel requirements, market conditions, and internal pay alignment. The company does not use an applicant’s salary history to determine compensation.

Work Arrangement & Employment Details

• Remote position.
• Travel to a work site may be required 10–20% of the time.
• Internal Job Profile Code: TCS196, T4, Band 7.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any phase o…